Intro to Paralegal Studies Practice

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Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states?

Amendment 9
Amendment 10
Amendment 11
Amendment 12

The correct answer is: Amendment 10

The Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves powers that are not delegated to the federal government for the states and the people. Enacted as part of the Bill of Rights in 1791, it establishes a balance of power between the federal government and the states by asserting that any powers not granted to the federal government by the Constitution are preserved for the states or the individuals. This amendment plays a critical role in the federalism framework of the United States, highlighting the importance of state sovereignty. The other amendments listed do not pertain to this reservation of powers. For instance, the Ninth Amendment addresses the rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution, aiming to protect additional unenumerated rights. The Eleventh Amendment deals with the judicial power and sovereignty of the states in relation to lawsuits. The Twelfth Amendment outlines the procedure for electing the President and Vice President. Thus, while they are significant amendments, they do not reserve powers to the states in the same manner as the Tenth Amendment does.