Individual states are granted rights under the U.S. Constitution to make and enforce laws that do not conflict with federal law. Which amendment guarantees states' rights?
a. Tenth
b. Eighth
c. Seventh
d. Sixth
e. First
Answer: a. Tenth
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A. simple; complicated B. public; secret C. social; political D. private; public E. economic; social
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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