Which amendment establishes the rights of states to manage their own elections?

• A. The Eighth Amendment
• B. The Tenth Amendment
• C. The Eleventh Amendment
• D. The Twelfth Amendment

Answer: (B)

The Tenth Amendment is the correct choice as it reserves to the states all powers that are not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution. This includes the authority to manage and regulate their own elections. The Tenth Amendment serves as a foundation for federalism in the U.S., emphasizing that states have the power to govern themselves in areas not expressly controlled by the national government, thereby allowing states to set the rules and processes for electoral management, such as voting procedures, registration, and conduct of elections.

The other amendments listed do not pertain to state election management. The Eighth Amendment deals with protection against cruel and unusual punishment; the Eleventh Amendment addresses state sovereignty and limits lawsuits against states; and the Twelfth Amendment outlines the procedure for electing the President and Vice President. None of those amendments pertain to the broader rights of states regarding their election processes, which is why the Tenth Amendment is the most relevant.