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Why are the 9th and 10th amendments so important?

1.They give power back to the people
2.They give power over to the Supreme Court

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The Ninth Amendment offers a constitutional safety net, intended to make it clear that Americans have other fundamental rights beyond those listed in the Bill of Rights. ... The Tenth Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights to preserve the balance of power between the federal government and the states.

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