Asked by Jasmeen Waraich on Sep 28, 2024
Which of the following is true about state constitutions?
A) Some states do not have constitutions.
B) The Tenth Amendment preserves powers to the federal government.
C) State constitutions are always supreme within the state's borders.
D) Unless in conflict with the U.S. Constitution, a state constitution is supreme within the state's borders.
Tenth Amendment
The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, part of the Bill of Rights, emphasizes the federal system of government, reserving powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, to the states respectively, or to the people.
State Constitutions
Documents that outline the fundamental laws, principles, and structure of a state government in the United States.
- Understand the protective provisions and freedoms sanctioned by the U.S. Constitution and its amendments.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the protective provisions and freedoms sanctioned by the U.S. Constitution and its amendments.