how does the Constitution weigh the needs of individual states while still allowing for strong central authority?

The Constitution weigh the needs of individual states while still allowing for strong central authority by incorporating the Tenth Amendment

Explanation:

Given that the Tenth Amendment dedicated powers not specifically given to the United States federal government by the Constitution, nor forbidden by it to the States, are earmarked or given to the States or the people.

Therefore, it is concluded that the Constitution weighs the needs of individual states while still allowing for strong central authority by incorporating the "Tenth Amendment."

This is also to ensure the there is no tyrannical use of power by the federal government

the answer is a) james madison.

i believe the correct answer is b.