Question

which statement best explains why the tenth amendment reserves some rights and powers to the states?
the framers believed in the principle of federalism.
the framers wanted the states to be very powerful.
the framers wanted to limit citizens rights.
the framers wanted to control civil liberties.

Explanation:

The Tenth Amendment is based on the principle of federalism, which divides powers between the federal government and the states. The framers did not aim to make states overly powerful (they balanced power), nor did they want to limit citizens' rights or control civil liberties. Federalism was the guiding principle.

Answer:

The framers believed in the principle of federalism.