Question

Which quote from the Bill of Rights prevents the national government from taking power for itself from the states and the people?

"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."
"The judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish."
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. . . ."
"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects . . . shall not be violated. . . ."

Answer 1

Answer:

"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."

Explanation:

       This statement shows that not given (delegated) to the U.S. (government) are reserved to the people and states. Meaning that the states and people have reserved rights or protected rights prevent the national government from taking them.

Answer 2

Answer:

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."

Explanation: