If a State Wished to Challenge the Constitutionality of a Federal

question 99

Multiple Choice

If a state wished to challenge the constitutionality of a federal law, which amendment would it be most likely to cite?

• A) Eighth
• B) Tenth
• C) Fourth
• D) Thirteenth
• E) Fifteenth

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Definitions:

European Slave Traders

Individuals or entities from Europe who engaged in the capture, transportation, and sale of African people into slavery from the 16th to 19th centuries.

African Slaves

People from Africa who were forcibly taken from their homeland, trafficked to other parts of the world, and subjected to slavery by various powers from the 16th to 19th centuries.

European Planters

European Planters were individuals of European descent who owned and operated large agricultural estates, primarily in the colonies, relying heavily on slave labor to grow cash crops like tobacco, sugar, and cotton.

Old World Diseases

Diseases originating in the Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Asia, and Africa, often brought to the Americas and affecting populations with no prior exposure.