USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE US CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE ARTICLES AND AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Powers left for the states are called ____ powers. (10th amendment)
A
Denied
B
Expressed
C
Reserved
D
Implied
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The powers not delegated to the United States by the Con-stitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the Tenth Amendment, the Constitution also recognizes the powers of the state governments. Traditionally, these included the “police powers” of health, education, and welfare.

Detailed explanation-3: -The amendment says that the federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the Constitution. These powers include the power to declare war, to collect taxes, to regulate interstate business activities and others that are listed in the articles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Powers Reserved to the States ownership of property. education of inhabitants. implementation of welfare and other benefits programs and distribution of aid. protecting people from local threats.

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