Question

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.



—U.S. Constitution, Tenth Amendment



What was the purpose of this amendment?

A.
To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government

B.
To prevent conflicts between state and local governments

C.
To limit the authority of the federal government

D.
To increase the participation of citizens in state government

Answer 1

Answer:

Its exact language states that “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.” It helps to define the division of power between the federal government and the state governments.

Explanation: