Which Principle, Bolstered by the Tenth Amendment, Made It Difficult

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which principle, bolstered by the Tenth Amendment, made it difficult for the federal government to address the issue of slavery prior to the Civil War?

• A)state sovereign immunity
• B)states' rights
• C)separation of powers
• D)federalism
• E)checks and balances

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