Which amendment would strict constructionists look to in order to justify a limited interpretation of the Constitution?

Question

A.
8th Amendment
B.
10th Amendment
C.
14th Amendment
D.
25th Amendment

Answer 1

Strict constructionists typically hold that the Constitution should be interpreted narrowly and that the powers of the federal government are limited to those explicitly granted in the Constitution. In this context, the 10th Amendment is often cited by strict constructionists to support a limited interpretation of federal powers because it reserves to the states or the people all powers not delegated to the federal government.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

B. 10th Amendment