The explanatory note about the kind of information a source contains is called a(n)

It is called a citation which is also called as reference. A citation or reference identifies a source of information (uniquely). It is an article which usually has two parts: (1) each section of text is marked as an inline citation which is either based on or quoted from an outside source. the said inline citation may be a superscript footnote number or a short citation; and (2) list of full references which gives complete and formatted detail about the source which enables readers of the article can find it and verify it.

these the citzens and goverment come to terms some of the amendments gave the states more power then the goverment and some protocted americans rights