The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution

question 68

Multiple Choice

The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution:

• A) protected the right to bear arms
• B) guaranteed certain civil rights for African Americans
• C) guaranteed free speech and the right of assembly
• D) prohibited the national government from interfering in the religious beliefs or practices of any citizen
• E) said that powers not specifically given to the national government remained with the states or the people

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Definitions:

Residual Volume

The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful exhalation.

Thoracic Pressure

The pressure within the thoracic cavity, affecting the lungs and heart, essential for respiration and cardiovascular functions.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped, muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals, playing a major role in breathing as its contraction increases the volume of the thorax and so inflates the lungs.

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that play a role in the mechanics of breathing.