Question

1. which statement correctly replaces the question mark in this cause - effect diagram?

the tenth amendment was added to the u.s. constitution.
?
a. state governments were granted powers not given to the federal government.
b. the federal government was allowed to determine voting laws.
c. congress was granted power to create new states.
d. the supreme court was allowed to set state tax rates.

Explanation:

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people. Option A directly reflects this core purpose of the amendment. Options B, C, and D describe powers assigned to the federal government, which is the opposite of the Tenth Amendment's effect.

Answer:

A. State governments were granted powers not given to the federal government.