Question

Which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution reflects the principle of federalism?

The 1st Amendment prevents states from taking away any of the people's rights to free speech.

The 4th Amendment prevents states from ordering searches and confiscating private property.

The 8th Amendment reserves states the right to decide appropriate punishment for criminals.

The 10th Amendment reserves rights to the states not assigned to the national government.

Answer 1

The 10th amendment best reflects the principle of federalism by leaving power to the states for matters not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States.