Question

Imagine you read a news article that says state governments are too powerful. The writer says the federal government is giving in too much and has become weak. They say it has final authority but has not been enforcing it. Which of the following would support their argument for changes?

The Supremacy Clause
The Tenth Amendment
Article I, delegated powers
Article IV, concurrent powers

Answer 1

The Tenth Amendment would support the argument for changes stating that state governments are too powerful. The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution states that any powers not explicitly granted to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people. This amendment implies that state governments should have a certain level of autonomy and authority.