For most of American history, the claims of state officials that federal officials construed their powers too broadly and infringed on state powers protected by the Tenth Amendment were taken seriously in the federal courts until ___ .

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The shift in how federal courts viewed the balance of power between state and federal governments, particularly regarding the Tenth Amendment, became more pronounced during and after the Great Depression. This period marked a significant change in the role of the federal government, with expanded powers to address the economic crisis, which led to more challenges to state authority.

For Most of American History, the Claims of State Officials