What does the Tenth Amendment say about powers not given to the federal government?

They are reserved to the states and people.

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  1. They are ignored
  2. They are reserved to the states and people ✔
  3. They belong to the president

Why: Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to states and the people.

Huh, didn't know that: Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to states and the people.

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Answer: They are reserved to the states and people. Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to states and the people.

  1. Federal government of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_government_of_the_United_States
    all other powers are reserved to the states and the people
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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