Which statement best explains why the Tenth Amendment reserves some rights and powers to the states quizlet?

Recommended textbook solutions

American Corrections

11th EditionMichael D. Reisig, Todd R. Clear

160 solutions

American Government

1st EditionGlen Krutz

412 solutions

Criminal Justice in America

9th EditionChristina Dejong, Christopher E. Smith, George F Cole

105 solutions

Government in America: Elections and Updates Edition

16th EditionGeorge C. Edwards III, Martin P. Wattenberg, Robert L. Lineberry

269 solutions

Which statement about the northern states in the 1780s is accurate?

Their economy was based on agriculture.
They had far fewer large cities than the southern states.
They generally had less enslaved labor than the southern states.
They had very large farms called plantations.

They generally had less enslaved labor than the southern states.

Which statement about the delegates at the Constitutional Convention is accurate?

The delegates all came to the convention from the same region.
The delegates agreed on the same constitutional principles.
The delegates agreed on what governmental changes were necessary.
The delegates considered each one of their states to have independent interests.

The delegates considered each one of their states to have independent interests.

What is the best definition of bicameral?

a legislature based on size of the state
an act of working as a lawmaker for a group
a government made up of two parts or houses
an agreement reached after long debate

a government made up of two parts or houses

Once the delegates settled the Great Compromise, what issue did they tackle next?

the New Jersey Plan
the Virginia Plan
the Electoral process for the presidency
the Three-Fifths Compromise

the Three-Fifths Compromise

What was the subject of the most debate between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention?

taxes
slavery
representation
delegaton

representation

The issue of slavery at the Constitutional Convention was actually an issue about

representation.
taxes.
population.
legislature.

representation.

How did the issue of slavery affect the debate on representation at the Constitutional Convention?

Both regions recognized that how enslaved people were counted would significantly affect representation.
The northern states were convinced that enslaved people should be included fully as a part of the population.
The southern states knew counting enslaved people as part of the population would damage their governmental position.
Neither region wanted the enslaved people counted as part of the population because it would skew their representation.

Both regions recognized that how enslaved people were counted would significantly affect representation.

In what part of the Great Compromise are the ideas of the Virginia Plan represented?

the Senate
the House of Representatives
the Office of the President
the Unicameral Legislature

the House of Representatives

Which statement about the Great Compromise is accurate?

It included all of Edmund Randolph's ideas.
It was a completely new and different plan.
It overlooked the issue of state representation.
It merged the ideas of multiple delegates' plans.

It merged the ideas of multiple delegates' plans.

Why did the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise involve so much debate and discussion at the Constitutional Convention?

The states were not ready to give up their independence to an all-powerful national government.
The states believed the Articles of Confederation were working and did not need to be replaced.
Each state was most concerned for its own interests and needs.
Each state was certain that cooperation would lead to another war.

Each state was most concerned for its own interests and needs.

The idea of ________ means that government is created by the people and for the people.

popular sovereignty

Read the Preamble to the US Constitution.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

According to the Preamble, where does the power for government come from?

the welfare
the leaders
the defence
the people

the people

When the Supreme Court makes a ruling on a case that serves to interpret a law passed by Congress, it is an example of

presidential veto.
popular sovereignty.
checks and balances.
habeas corpus.

checks and balances.

How does a writ of habeas corpus safeguard individual freedom?

by stopping arrest and detention
by allowing the accused to request a trial by jury
by providing a defense for committing a crime
by providing a way to avoid sentencing at trial

by allowing the accused to request a trial by jury

To which branch of government does the power to interpret laws and apply the Constitution to the law belong?

federal
executive
judicial
legislative

judicial

The division and sharing of power between state and national governments is the principle of

checks and balances.
federalism.
branching.
popular sovereignty.

federalism.

Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.
The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states.
The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state governments.
The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.

The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.

Read the excerpt from the preamble to the Constitution.

Insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare.

According to the excerpt, the responsibility of government is to

create and maintain a system that exists to serve state governments.
set up an operating a system that eliminates the need for a strong federal government.
preserve and enforce internal law and order.
maintain internal peace, and support citizens and protect them from foreign threats.

maintain internal peace, and support citizens and protect them from foreign threats.

The framers of the US Constitution wrote the Preamble to

establish the sovereignty of individual states.
introduce the core ideas of the new government.
define the roles of domestic and foreign policies.
enforce the powers of the confederation government.

introduce the core ideas of the new government.

The purpose of the preamble of the Constitution is to

establish and maintain the sovereignty of individual states.
describe and enforce the powers of the confederation government.
introduce and explain the core ideas of the government's important principles.
define and distinguish the roles of domestic and foreign policies.

introduce and explain the core ideas of the government's important principles.

Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with legal proceedings between states.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with enslaved persons in different states.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with equal protection for citizens.
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with constitutional rights for citizens.

The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with legal proceedings between states.

The most important benefit of having a difficult amendment process is that it.

ensures that check and balances are respected

Based on the Supremacy Clause, what must a judge support in the event of a legal conflict?

state law over federal law
city law over state law
the Constitution over state law
the president's opinion over the Constitution

the Constitution over state law

Which is a true statement about the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with amending the Constitution.
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with rights for enslaved persons.
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with shared rights for citizens.
The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with ratifying the Constitution.

The Privileges and Immunities Clause deals with shared rights for citizens.

Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State.

-Constitution of the United States
Article IV, Section 1

Which best explains the Full Faith and Credit clause within Article IV?

States must recognize all legal documents issued by another state, such as a driver's licence.
States must recognize the fundamental rights granted to all citizens, such as those protected by the federal government.
States are limited in the types of records that can be created, for instance States cannot issue marriage licenses.
States are granted permission to complete judicial proceedings and change acts created by federal branches of government, such as the Senate.

States must recognize all legal documents issued by another state, such as a driver's licence.

How many states had to vote for the Constitution to approve it?

eleven of thirteen
three-fourths
nine of thirteen
all thirteen

nine of thirteen

A similarity between the ratification process in Article VII and the amendment process in Article V is that both involve

dealing with the rights of citizens.
overcoming difficult barriers.
dealing with legal records.
establishing government authority.

overcoming difficult barriers.

After Congress has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution, what then must take place before that amendment becomes law?

The president must approve it.
Three-quarters of the states must approve it.
The Supreme Court must approve it.
Half of the states must approve it.

Three-quarters of the states must approve it.

To modify the Constitution, an amendment must first be proposed by

the president.
the Supreme Court.
Congress or the states.
the vice president.

Congress or the states.

A result of the amendment process is that

it requires Congress and the states to work together.
it requires Congress and the states to work separately.
it requires Congress and the states to recognize people's rights.
it forces Congress and the states to respect legal records.

it requires Congress and the states to work together.

Which lists the steps involved in approving the Constitution in the correct order?

i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote.
ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution.
iii. Nine of the thirteen original states had to approve it.
iv. The Constitution became law.
i. The Constitution was sent to Congress for a vote.
ii. Congress voted on whether to approve the Constitution.
iii. Two-thirds of Congressional representatives had to approve it.
iv. The Constitution became law.
i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote.
ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution.
iii. All of the original states had to approve it.
iv. The Constitution became law.
i. The Constitution was sent to Congress for a vote.
ii. Congress voted on whether to approve the Constitution.
iii. Three-fourths of Congressional representatives had to approve it.
iv. The Constitution became law.

i. The Constitution was sent to the states for a vote.
ii. States voted on whether to approve the Constitution.
iii. Nine of the thirteen original states had to approve it.
iv. The Constitution became law.

Which best explains how the Supremacy Clause is connected to federalism?

The Supremacy Clause establishes that the federal government has more power than state governments.
The Supremacy Clause establishes that the state governments have more power than the federal government.
The Supremacy Clause forces the federal government and state governments to share power equally.
The Supremacy Clause forces the federal government and state governments to fight for power.

The Supremacy Clause establishes that the federal government has more power than state governments.

How many states must approve an amendment before it can be added to the Constitution?

One-quarter.
One-half
Three-fourths
Five-eighths

Three-fourths

The House and Senate can only pass amendments to the Constitution if

the amendment receives a majority vote.
the president supports them.
the amendment receives a two-thirds vote.
the judiciary branch supports them.

the amendment receives a two-thirds vote.

Ratification is best defined as

the process of approving the Constitution.
the process of supporting the Constitution.
the process of writing the Constitution.
the process of interpreting the Constitution.

the process of approving the Constitution.

Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by

the president and vice president.
Congress and state legislatures.
the president and the Supreme Court.
Congress and the Supreme Court.

Congress and state legislatures.

Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause?

Enslaved persons who escape must be given constitutional rights.
Enslaved persons who escape must be given equal protection.
Enslaved persons who escape must be returned to their home states.
Enslaved persons who escape must be granted their freedom.

Enslaved persons who escape must be returned to their home states.

How were Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson alike in their position on ratifying the Constitution?

They both opposed a strong federal government.
They both disagreed with Patrick Henry.
They both favored ratifying the Constitution.
They both sided with Alexander Hamilton.

They both opposed a strong federal government.

Read the excerpt from the Publius.

In republican government, the [lawmaking] authority necessarily [has the most power]. The remedy for this...is to divide the legislature into different branches; and to render them...as little connected with each other [as possible].
—Publius

Which idea does this excerpt support?

the Anti-Federalist idea that dividing the government into branches will not stop abuses of power
the Federalist idea that lawmaking power should be divided among the different branches of government
the Anti-Federalist idea that lawmaking should be a matter for states, not the federal government
the Federalist idea that branches of government should overlap so they can check on each other's activities

the Federalist idea that lawmaking power should be divided among the different branches of government

Federalists believed a strong government would

take too much power from the states.
cause power struggles among states.
encourage states to work together.
make state government unnecessary.

encourage states to work together.

Why did Anti-Federalists favor a bill of rights?

It would split power equally between the president and Congress.
It would put goverment in the hands of individual states.
It would give the government more power to make laws.
It would protect individual citizens' freedoms.

It would protect individual citizens' freedoms.

According to Anti-Federalists, the Constitution

would make the president too weak.
could make the president less powerful than Congress.
could give the president too much influence.
would make the president work closely with states.

could give the president too much influence.

Unlike the Anti-Federalists, the Federalists believed

the president should be less powerful than the other two branches.
the president should give more power to the states.
the president should have unlimited power to govern the nation.
the president should have enough power to lead.

the president should have enough power to lead.

Which best describes Patrick Henry?

He agreed with Alexander Hamilton and opposed the Constitution.
He was a Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.
He disagreed with Alexander Hamilton and favored the Constitution.

He was an Anti-Federalist and opposed the Constitution.

Federalists believed a workable government

must separate government into branches.
should centralize power under the president.
cannot prevent abuses of power.
could not be created under the Constitution

must separate government into branches.

The Anti-Federalists wanted to

ratify the Constitution.
refuse to vote on ratifying the Constitution.
ensure the Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution.
convince Federalists to ratify the Constitution.

ensure the Bill of Rights was included in the Constitution.

Anti-Federalists argued that

branches of government would keep each other in balance.
the Constitution would make states less powerful.
the Constitution would create a Republican government.
a Republic should protect people from the government and from each other.

the Constitution would make states less powerful.

What is the purpose of checks and balances in the Constitution?

They would keep any one branch from having too much power.
They would give the president power over matters related to money.
They would allow states to have equal power with the federal government.
They would give Federalists and Anti-Federalists equal power.

They would keep any one branch from having too much power.

Read the passage.

The regular distribution of power into distinct departments... the representation of the people in the legislature by deputies of their own election: these are... powerful means, by which the excellences of republican government may be retained.

Whose viewpoint does this excerpt reflect?

the viewpoint of those who supported the Constitution
the viewpoint of those who supported a bill of rights
the viewpoint of those who supported the Anti-Federalists
the viewpoint of those who supported more power for states

the viewpoint of those who supported the Constitution

Read the excerpt from The Federal Farmer.

Instead of being thirteen republics, under a federal head, [the Federalists' plan] is clearly designed to make us one [unified] government. . . . Whether such a change can ever be [made] in any manner; whether it can be [made] without convulsions and civil wars; whether such a change will not totally destroy the liberties of this country—time only can determine.
-The Federal Farmer

What best summarizes the point of view the excerpt expresses?

In time, one unified government will run the country.
The Federalists prefer thirteen republics to one unified government.
One unified government probably will not lead to disruptions and civil wars.
Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.

Under one unified government, people will be robbed of their freedoms.

A faction is a group that

strongly disagrees with another group.
strongly favors ratifying the Constitution.
strongly agrees with another group.
strongly opposes ratifying the Constitution.

strongly disagrees with another group.

What was the Federalists' view of the Constitution?

They would approve of the Constitution only if Anti-Federalists favored it.
They did not favor the Constitution.
They would only favor the Constitution if major changes were made to it.
They approved of the Constitution.

They approved of the Constitution.

Which best describes how unenumerated rights differ from procedural and substantive rights?

Unenumerated rights apply only to the states.
Unenumerated rights are not listed in the Bill of Rights.
Unenumerated rights can never be defined.
Unenumerated rights combine procedural and substantive rights.

Unenumerated rights are not listed in the Bill of Rights.

How does the Seventh Amendment differ from the other amendments dealing with procedural rights in the Bill of Rights?

The Seventh Amendment applies to state court proceedings.
The Seventh Amendment applies to international court proceedings.
The Seventh Amendment applies to military court proceedings.
The Seventh Amendment applies to civil court proceedings.

The Seventh Amendment applies to civil court proceedings.

Which type of rights ensure equal treatment under the law?

substantive rights
procedural rights
unenumerated rights
civil rights

civil rights

Which right is implied by the Second Amendment's right to bear arms?

the right to own property
the right to defend one's honor
the right to form a well-regulated militia
the right to protect oneself

the right to protect oneself

Which amendment best addresses the fears of Federalists like James Madison, that rights and powers not specifically listed in the Constitution or Bill of Rights will not be protected in the future?

the First Amendment
the Fourth Amendment
the Tenth Amendment
the Ninth Amendment

the Ninth Amendment

Which type of rights are fundamental and belong to all citizens?

substantive rights
procedural rights
unenumerated rights
civil rights

substantive rights

According to the preamble to the Bill of Rights, what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

to guarantee everyone's rights
to stop people from depriving others of their rights
to ensure equal rights for all
to prevent the government from abusing people's rights

to ensure equal rights for all

What does the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel guarantee an accused criminal to?

the right to a speedy trial
the right to call witnesses
the right to a public trial
the right to a lawyer

the right to a lawyer

If the police arrive at Larry's office without probable cause or a warrant and demand to search the premises, which amendment protects him from this type of search?

the Fourth Amendment
the Fifth Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Eighth Amendment

the Fourth Amendment

The Bill of Rights consists of the first ___ amendments to the Constitution.

ten

The freedoms in the First Amendment are collectively known as the freedom of

speech.
expression.
protest.
natural right.

expression.

How does the Tenth Amendment differ from the rest of the amendments in the Bill of Rights?

The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states, whereas the others only reserve the rights of the people.
The Tenth Amendment makes the Constitution applicable to state law, whereas the others apply only to federal law.
The Tenth Amendment involves unenumerated rights, whereas the others only outline enumerated rights.
The Tenth Amendment establishes the role of state governments, whereas the others establish the role of federal government.

...

If Chris is on trial and does not want to testify in court, which amendment protects her from testifying?

the Fourth Amendment
the Fifth Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Eighth Amendment

the Fifth Amendment

Which amendment protects citizens from being forced to house troops?

the First Amendment
the Third Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Eighth Amendment

the Third Amendment

Civil liberties are related to which fundamental kind of rights?

substantive rights
natural rights
civil rights
procedural rights

natural rights

Which best describes how unenumerated rights differ from procedural and substantive rights?

Unenumerated rights apply only to the states.
Unenumerated rights are not listed in the Constitution.
Unenumerated rights cannot ever be defined.
Unenumerated rights combine procedural and substantive rights.

Unenumerated rights are not listed in the Constitution.

What is the Bill of Rights?

a list of reasons supporting ratification of the Constitution
a list of the civil liberties and rights of citizens of the United States
a list of the fundamental rights held by the government
a list of demands from the American colonies for independence

a list of the civil liberties and rights of citizens of the United States

Which is a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights?

right to bear arms
freedom of speech
right to call witnesses
freedom of assembly

right to call witnesses

Which statement best explains why the Tenth Amendment reserves some rights and powers to the states?

The framers believed in the principle of federalism.
The framers wanted the states to be more powerful than the national government.
The framers wanted to limit citizens' rights.
The framers wanted to control civil liberties.

The framers believed in the principle of federalism.

What was the purpose of the New Jersey Plan?

to support the interests of the smaller states
to implement a bicameral legislature
to nominate William Paterson as chief executive
to ensure representation was based on population

to support the interests of the smaller states

Why did Federalists argue for a separation of powers?

No single branch of government would have too much power.
The president should have more power than the other branches.
Power would be divided equally between federal and state government.
Trying to balance three branches of government would be impossible.

No single branch of government would have too much power.

What agreement did the delegates reach regarding enslaved people and representation with the Three-Fifths Compromise?

They were not to be counted in the census at all.
They were counted in the census as full equals.
They were partially counted in the census.
They were counted in the census in certain states.

They were partially counted in the census.

An inference that can be drawn from the Supremacy Clause is that

state laws are superior to federal laws.
federal laws are superior to state laws.
judges do not have to follow federal laws.
judges have to follow state laws.

federal laws are superior to state laws.

What was the Federalists' position on creating a bill of rights?

They approved of the idea because it would help limit government powers.
They disapproved of the idea because it meant the president would have too little power.
They agreed to the idea if they could review and reject parts of it.
They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.

They thought it was unnecessary because the Constitution would already limit government powers.

Which of these is a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights?

the right to bear arms
freedom to petition
the right to call witnesses
freedom of assembly

the right to call witnesses

Which key idea in the Constitution creates a division of power between national and state governments?

habeas corpus
individual rights
federalism
republicanism

federalism

An important part of Article VI in the Constitution is the

Full Faith and Credit Clause.
Supremacy Clause.
Privileges and Immunities Clause.
Enslaved Persons Clause.

Supremacy Clause.

The first step in approving the Constitution involved sending it to

the states.
Congress.
the judicial branch.
the executive branch.

the states.

A state refusing to follow a federal law would be guilty of

refusing to amend the Constitution.
refusing to ratify Constitutional amendments.
violating the Full Faith and Credit Clause.
violating the Supremacy Clause.

violating the Supremacy Clause.

Which statement about the Three-Fifths Compromise is accurate?

The Three-Fifths Compromise determined where the greatest enslaved populations were based on census data.
The Three-Fifths Compromise helped give more power to states that did not allow slavery.
The Three-Fifths Compromise was developed based on the results of the 1790 census.
The Three-Fifths Compromise was a temporary solution to a long-term political issue.

The Three-Fifths Compromise was a temporary solution to a long-term political issue.

How does the Tenth Amendment differ from the rest of the amendments in the Bill of Rights?

The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states.
The Tenth Amendment makes the Constitution applicable to state law.
The Tenth Amendment involves unenumerated rights.
The Tenth Amendment establishes the role of state governments.

The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states.

The powers of the commander in chief of the armed forces belong to the

judicial branch.
legislative branch.
executive branch.
state governments.

executive branch.

Read this excerpt from the Constitution.

The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent . . . abuse of its powers, that further . . . restrictive clauses should be added.

According to this excerpt, what was the main purpose of ratifying the Bill of Rights?

to adopt the Constitution
to restrict citizens' rights
to prevent the abuse of power
to create a convention

to prevent the abuse of power

Why does the Tenth Amendment reserve some rights and powers to the states?

What is the purpose of the Tenth Amendment quizlet?

How does the 10th Amendment affect states rights?

What does the Tenth Amendment say why is the Tenth Amendment so important?

What role does the 10th Amendment and its reserved powers have in federalism?