In the... republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself. -Federalist No. S1 9. What assurance did this argument give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution? A The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law. B Making the federal government superior to state governments would ensure greater stability. C The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of government. D Giving greater power to the federal government would allow it to assist states in times of crisis. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. -U.S. Constitution, Tenth Amendment _10. What was the purpose of this amendment? A To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government B To prevent conflicts between state and local governments C To limit the authority of the federal government D To increase the participation of citizens in state government

In the... republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. Hence a double security arises to the rights of the people. The different governments will control each other, at the same time that each will be controlled by itself. -Federalist No. S1 9. What assurance did this argument give to those who opposed ratifying the Constitution? A The amendment process would allow state governments to nullify federal law. B Making the federal government superior to state governments would ensure greater stability. C The rights of citizens would be better protected by having both federal and state levels of government. D Giving greater power to the federal government would allow it to assist states in times of crisis. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. -U.S. Constitution, Tenth Amendment _10. What was the purpose of this amendment? A To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government B To prevent conflicts between state and local governments C To limit the authority of the federal government D To increase the participation of citizens in state government