We are not now required to ascertain the scope of the phrase "general welfare of the United States" or to determine whether an appropriation in aid of agriculture falls within it. Wholly apart from that question, another principle embedded in our Constitution prohibits the enforcement of the Agriculture Adjustment Act... It is a statutory plan to regulate and control agriculture production, a matter beyond the powers delegated to the federal government.

-- United States v. Butler, 1936

Which constitutional amendment did the Supreme Court use as a basis of this ruling?

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Question

We are not now required to ascertain the scope of the phrase "general welfare of the United States" or to determine whether an appropriation in aid of agriculture falls within it. Wholly apart from that question, another principle embedded in our Constitution prohibits the enforcement of the Agriculture Adjustment Act... It is a statutory plan to regulate and control agriculture production, a matter beyond the powers delegated to the federal government.

-- United States v. Butler, 1936

Which constitutional amendment did the Supreme Court use as a basis of this ruling?

First

Fourteen

Tenth

Twenty-sixth

Mercury · Answer

major hint: the main argument is that the Agriculture Adjustment Act does not fall within the scope of the federal government, but rather should be left to the state

which amendment discusses powers that do not fall under the federal government? if you're having trouble, do some quick research on each of these amendments to remind yourself of what they cover