How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
"Well, in trying to satisfy one amendment, it looks like the rubbed out another one. The Tenth. It's only a small amendment, only one sentence long, but it seemed to be the one that meant the most, somehow." (17.35)
The Tenth Amendment gives states rights where the jurisdiction of the Federal Government stops. Why does this particular amendment mean so much to Atticus?
Quote #8
"We have a system of checks and balances and things, but when it comes down to it we don't have much check on the Court, so who'll bell the cat?" (17.39)
This is Jean Louise talking. She believes they've set up something dangerous. In other words, the first domino in a chain of events that will end the legacy of the South.