2006-10-10 16:28:36 · 9 answers · asked by denis f 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Yes. The 10th Amendment allows for this.
2006-10-10 16:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Curious 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution does not delegate the power to the Congress or Federal Government nor does it prohibit the states from assuming that power, so under the 10th Amendment the authority rests on the states.
2006-10-10 16:35:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Mister Curious stated, the 10th Amendment relegates to the states whatever powers not given to the Federal government by the Constitution.
However, the Federal government exercises its right to overrule the States based on its power to regulate interstate commerce. This is usually just called the "interstate commerce clause" and is a basis for much of the Federal jurisdiction over the States.
2006-10-10 16:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by Skippy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question is rather confusing. I could interpret your question a couple of different ways.
Does the U.S. Constitution allow states to have minimum wage laws? Yes.
If the federal minimum wage law is higher than a state minimum wage law, which one controls? The federal minimum wage law.
Or is there something else you're trying to ask?
2006-10-10 16:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The states do, so I hope so!
And it is the 10th Amendment reserving 'all other powers' to the states.
2006-10-10 16:56:08 · answer #5 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and states interfere with a lot of matters they have no right to. They offer health care, welfare, and the gambit of social programs that the people who make money have to pay for. Socialism is in a direct violation of our Constitution.
2006-10-10 16:30:50 · answer #6 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, it is $5.15 since 1997.
2006-10-10 16:36:19 · answer #7 · answered by rockEsquirrel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah as long as it is at or above 5.15
2006-10-10 16:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by osunumberonefan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes. New York's is currently $6.75.
2006-10-10 16:33:04 · answer #9 · answered by kent_shakespear 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋