The Role of the Tenth Amendment in Preserving States’ Rights
Words: 1059 1706The Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is a foundational element in the complex interplay between federal and state powers, a principle known as federalism. This amendment states, "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." Its brevity belies its profound implications for the distribution of governmental authority and the preservation of states' rights. The Tenth Amendment was ratified […]