Limited government is the concept that a government's power over its citizens should have limitations. Which of these Amendments is MOST closely associated with the idea of limited government?

The First Amendment: freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion.

The Second Amendment: the right to bear arms.

The Sixth Amendment: the right to a speedy trial by a jury.

The Tenth Amendment: powers not given to the government are reserved for the people.

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Bryson Yoder

31 March, 07:42

Limited government is the concept that a government's power over its citizens should have limitations. Which of these Amendments is MOST closely associated with the idea of limited government?

The First Amendment: freedom of speech, press, assembly, and religion.

The Second Amendment: the right to bear arms.

The Sixth Amendment: the right to a speedy trial by a jury.

The Tenth Amendment: powers not given to the government are reserved for the people.

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The Tenth Amendment: Powers not given to the government are reserved for the people is the correct answer.

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The bill of right was added to the constitution on December 15, 1791. It is a part of Bill of Rights. The amendment declares that any power that is not provided to the federal government belongs to the states and the people. As US have federal form of government its powers are mentioned in the constitution. The tenth amendment grants the residuary power to the states and the people. The amendment was added because the constitution framers wanted to limit the powers of federal government and prevent it from encroaching upon the power of peoples and states.