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What is the purpose of the Ninth Amendment?
The purpose was to prevent the government's power from increasing.
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Why do we have the 9th amendment?
It was because the Federalists and the anti-federalists had debates about limiting and increasing government and state powers.
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Define the word.. 'nor'
Nor means not.
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The definition of 'reserved' is?
Powers that the states have.
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What amendments are we teaching right now?
Amendments 9 and 10, of course.
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What powers do the states and/or people have?
The states and/or people have the power that were not listed in the Constitution.
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What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
To define the balance of power between the state government and the federal government.
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What does enumeration mean?
A list or catalog.
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Which amendments are listed in the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 amendments of the Constitution are listed in the Constitution.
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Who is our History teacher?
Mrs. Goold!
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If the marriage, smoking, gambling, and whatnot are not listed in the Constitution, how are they handled?
The states are left with the power to decide how to handle these things.
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What does the 9th amendment state in the Bill of Rights?
It states that although some rights may not be listed down on paper, it doesn't mean they should be violated.
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Meaning of commerce?
An interchange of goods, especially on a large scale between different countries.
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Fill in the blank. "The ____ amendment is mainly used to stop government from _____ rather than limit their power."
A: Ninth, expanding.
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What does prohibit mean and USE IT IN A SENTENCE?
Prohibit means to forbid an action, activity, etc. Ex. My mother prohibited me from staying up late.
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When was the 9th amendment ratified?
It was ratified on September 5, 1789.
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What powers do the government have?
The government only has the powers that were granted to them in the Constitution.
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Definition of regulate?
To control or direct by a rule, principal, method, etc.
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Define the word, 'retained'.
Retained- to keep possession of; continue to hold or use.
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What are examples of state laws, that differ in different states?
Some examples are breathing, marriage laws, gambling, and driving.
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Who introduced the Ninth Amendment and who did he introduce it to?
James Madison, and he introduced it to the House of Representatives.
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When was Amendment 10 ratified?
December 15, 1791
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What does disparage mean?
To bring reproach or discredit upon.
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What is the Virginia Ratifying Convention and what did they discuss?
The Virginia Ratifying Convention is a convention of 168 delegates from Virginia who met in 1788 to ratify or reject the United States Constitution.
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Meaning of construed?
To give the meaning; explain or interpret.