Question

Which amendment protects the rights of states? (5 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

Tenth amendment protects the rights of states.

Explanation:

It protests the states’ rights which are enlisted in the Constitution.

Before the emergence of the constitution, Articles of Confederation was set which deputized weak powers and influences to the Federal Government but the states were given enormous powers to impose taxes and execute laws. This was seen as a drawback during crisis and war emergency.

Hence, James Madison proposed the tenth amendment which stated that powers are not prohibited by the constitution to the states.

Answer 2

It’s the eighth amendment