Q. 56 / 128American Government → System of Government
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people
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Context
Ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, the Tenth Amendment was added to reassure states that the new Constitution would not eliminate their authority. It reflects the Founders' commitment to federalism—a system where power is divided between national and state governments. Throughout American history, debates over states' rights versus federal power have often centered on this amendment, from questions about education and policing to marriage laws and healthcare.
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