The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in an 1801 speech.

The support of the State governments in all their rights ... I consider one of the essential principles of our Government ...

How is Jefferson's view reflected in the U. S. Constitution?

The U. S. Constitution lists all powers given to the states.

The U. S. Constitution gives unlimited power to the states.

The U. S. Constitution says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states.

The U. S. Constitution gives unlimited power to the federal government and little to the states.

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Hugh Lucas

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14 October, 09:50

The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in an 1801 speech.

The support of the State governments in all their rights ... I consider one of the essential principles of our Government ...

How is Jefferson's view reflected in the U. S. Constitution?

The U. S. Constitution lists all powers given to the states.

The U. S. Constitution gives unlimited power to the states.

The U. S. Constitution says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states.

The U. S. Constitution gives unlimited power to the federal government and little to the states.

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Lena Kerr · Answer 1

The U. S. Constitution says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states.

Explanation:

In the passage, Jefferson says protecting the rights of states is one of the essential, or most important, principles of our government. Did that make you think of the Tenth Amendment? It limits the power of the federal government, protecting the rights of states. It says that the federal government only has the powers listed in the Constitution. Unlisted powers are left to the states.