The Ninth and Tenth Amendment: Equal Protection Under the Law

The video discusses the debate over enumerating rights in the U.S. Constitution, highlighting the 9th and 10th Amendments. It explains how these amendments protect unlisted rights and maintain a balance of power between federal and state governments. The video also contrasts federalism with the earlier confederation system, emphasizing the shift to a stronger central government at the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

What was the main concern of those who opposed listing only some rights in the Constitution?

• That it would make the Constitution too lengthy

• That it would weaken the federal government

• That it would imply unlisted rights belonged to the government

• That it would confuse the public

Which amendment ensures that the rights of the people are not limited to those listed in the Constitution?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 9th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

What is the primary purpose of the 10th Amendment?

• To list all possible rights of the people

• To abolish state governments

• To ensure the federal government does not dominate the states

• To grant the federal government unlimited power

What system of government divides power between a central government and individual state governments?

• Confederation

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Federalism

Why was the Articles of Confederation considered ineffective?

• It was too similar to the British system

• It was a loose association of strong independent states with a weak central government

• It created a strong central government

• It did not allow states to have any power