USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It expresses the principle of federalism, also known as states’ rights, by stating that the federal government has only those powers delegated to it by the Constitution, and that all other powers not forbidden to the states by the Constitution are reserved to each state.

Detailed explanation-2: -Two important aspects of the U.S. Constitution-federalism and the separation of powers-represent, in part, the framers’ efforts to divide governmental power. Federalism limits government by creating two sovereign powers-the national government and state governments-thereby restraining the influence of both.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Tenth Amendment declares, “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.” In other words, states have all powers not granted to the federal government by the Constitution.

Detailed explanation-4: -These enumerated powers include, among other things, the power to levy taxes, regulate commerce, establish a uniform law of naturalization, establish federal courts (subordinate to the Supreme Court), establish and maintain a military, and declare war.