Civics test question 60 of 128 · System of Government
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
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- Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
Why this is the answer
The 10th Amendment says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people. It helps explain the difference between federal and state power.
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- It creates Congress
- It limits Supreme Court terms
- It establishes the presidency
- It defines national holidays
More questions on this topic
- 56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
- 57. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
- 58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- 59. Name one power that is only for the states.
- 61. Who is the governor of your state now?
- 62. What is the capital of your state?
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