What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

Question 60 of 128 · System of Government

Accepted answer

(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people

Explanation

The 10th Amendment says: any power the Constitution does NOT give to the federal government belongs to the states or to the people. It protects state power.

Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).

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