Recently, there has been renewed attention on the power of the States and their ability to limit or expand the rights of individuals within their borders. Generally, the concept of States' rights refers to the ability of the individual states to create, pass, and enforce laws by operating independently of the federal government. The Tenth (10th) Amendment is often central to this argument.

• Is there an inconsistency between the Tenth and Fourteenth Amendments? Why or why not? Explain.
• If you answered "yes," which Amendment should be controlling over the other?
• If you answered "no," why do you believe other individuals perceive an inconsistency between the two Amendments?