What are the powers held by state governments in the constitution called?

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What are the powers held by state governments in the constitution called?

2007-02-14 13:01:01 · 4 answers · asked by The Hater of Blow Dryers 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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You will find the answer at this website.

2007-02-14 13:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by Silly Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Any powers not specifically granted to the Federal government, or otherwise prohibited by the Constitution, rest with the states. I'm not sure they have a special term for it, but a legal student might know.

2007-02-14 21:13:36 · answer #2 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/States'_rights

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation

Try these. Good Luck.

2007-02-14 21:15:30 · answer #3 · answered by MikeDot3s 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Please do not rely on any answer that refers you to wikipedia.

2007-02-14 21:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋