Which of the Following Best Describes Scholars Who Argue That

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes scholars who argue that the Tenth Amendment-which provides that the powers not taken by the national government belong to the states-is little more than a truism?

• A) They are originalists.
• B) They point to the powerful combination of the supremacy clause and the elastic clause to support their argument.
• C) They rely on the Declaration of Independence to maintain their argument.
• D) They fundamentally misconstrue state constitutions and their reliance on the Tenth Amendment.