Question

amendment rights protected 6th - the right to an attorney - the right to be informed of charges, to cross - examine witnesses, and to present favorable witnesses - the right to a speedy trial by a fair jury 7th - the right to a trial by jury in any civil case involving more than $20 8th - protection from excessive bail - protection from cruel and unusual punishment 9th - the people hold unwritten rights that are not spelled out in the constitution 10th - powers not delegated to the federal government may be exercised by the states if not prohibited by the constitution which statement best describes the intent of the 10th amendment? a it is designed to make the states more powerful than the federal government by granting them extra powers b it seeks to limit the influence of the states by prohibiting them from exercising certain powers c it is an effort to promote a balance of power between the federal and state governments in the federal system d it has the goal of forcing the states to request new constitutional amendments to expand their powers

Explanation:

The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government (and not prohibited to states) to the states or the people. This establishes a balance of authority between federal and state governments in the U.S. federal system, rather than making states more powerful, limiting states, or forcing amendments for state power expansion.

Answer:

C. It is an effort to promote a balance of power between the Federal and State governments in the federal system