USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The principle of federalism-dividing state and national powers-is found in which amendment?
A
3rd Amendment
B
5th Amendment
C
8th Amendment
D
10th Amendment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Tenth Amendment helps to define the concept of federalism, the relationship between Federal and state governments.

Detailed explanation-2: -The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Tenth Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights to further define the balance of power between the federal government and the states. The amendment says that the federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the Constitution.

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