Question

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 state government

Explanation:

The Tenth Amendment is part of the Bill of Rights. Its main idea is about federalism - the division of powers between the federal government and the states. It reserves powers not given to the federal government (and not prohibited to the states) to the states or the people. This is a key concept in U.S. political structure regarding state - federal power balance.

Answer:

C. To limit the authority of the federal government.