Given what you know about the creation of the Constitution, why was the Tenth Amendment important? It makes sure the federal government has all the power it needs. It limits states' power. It limits the power of the federal government. It creates confusion about the commerce clause.

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Erika

2 September, 09:44

Given what you know about the creation of the Constitution, why was the Tenth Amendment important? It makes sure the federal government has all the power it needs. It limits states' power. It limits the power of the federal government. It creates confusion about the commerce clause.

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Spencer Benjamin · Answer 1

It limits the power of the federal government.

Lucille · Answer 2

The Tenth Amendment was added to the Constitution of 1787 largely because of the intellectual influence and personal persistence of the Anti-Federalists and their allies. It's quite clear that the Tenth Amendment was written to emphasize the limited nature of the powers delegated to the federal government.