In Proposing the Tenth Amendment After the Ratification of the Constitution

question 10

Multiple Choice

In proposing the Tenth Amendment after the ratification of the Constitution, Congress sought to limit the power of the national government by:

• A) granting states, or the people, powers not delegated to the national government.
• B) forcing states to compete against each other.
• C) prohibiting Congress and the states from passing ex post facto laws.
• D) creating a grants-in-aid system that would force cooperating with state governments.

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Definitions:

Pleasure Principle

A psychoanalytic concept proposing that individuals seek immediate gratification to avoid discomfort, driving much of their behavior.

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept describing the capacity to postpone gratification and operate according to the conditions of the external world.

Ego

In psychoanalysis, refers to the component of the personality that is responsible for dealing with reality, balancing the demands of the id and superego.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and fear.