The Tenth Amendment: A Guide to States' Rights and Federal Powers
Who wrote the majority opinion in the 5-4 Scalia Decision?
Justice Antonin Scalia wrote the majority opinion in the 5-4 Scalia Decision.
What part of the Brady was struck down in the Scalia Decision?
The part of the Brady that was struck down in the Scalia Decision was the requirement that law enforcement officers conduct background checks on gun purchasers.
What is the Tenth Amendment?
The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution states that any powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or to the people.
Are the following statements true or false?
- The doctrine of states' rights allows the federal government to interfere with the powers of the states.
- The Tenth Amendment grants powers to the federal government.
- The Tenth Amendment protects the powers of the states.
The correct answers are:
- False
- False
- True
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