Question

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the powers not delegated to the united states by the constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
-u.s. constitution, tenth amendment
what was the purpose of this amendment?
a to encourage citizens to monitor the federal government
b to prevent conflicts between state and local governments
c to limit the authority of the federal government
d to increase the participation of citizens in local government

Explanation:

The Tenth Amendment emphasizes that powers not given to the federal government are for states or people. This limits federal authority. Option A focuses on citizen monitoring (not the main point). Option B is about state - local (not federal - state). Option D is about local participation (not the amendment's core).

Answer:

C. To limit the authority of the federal government