USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
“The powers not delegated [given] to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively [each state], or to the people.”-U.S. Constitution, Amendment 10
A
checks and balances
B
separation of powers
C
federalism
D
judicial review
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The delegated powers include the power to coin money, to regulate commerce, to declare war, to raise and maintain armed forces, and to establish a Post Office. In all, the Constitution delegates 27 powers specifically to the federal government. Implied powers are not specifically stated in the Constitution.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Reserved powers” refers to powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution. The Tenth Amendment gives these powers to the states.

Detailed explanation-4: -Powers include acquiring territory, defending the nation, regulating immigration & conducting diplomacy . National Government Denied: power to prohibit freedom of speech, press, or assembly.

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