I thought it was the 10th amendment.
2007-05-16 12:04:24 · 6 answers · asked by InTROLLigent 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
10th
The power federal government is very limited to only what is specifically granted in the constitution...everything else is the power of the states and the citizens.
10th ammendment:
"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."
2007-05-16 12:07:02 · answer #1 · answered by gcbtrading 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The constitution divides the balance of power into three prongs. The executive, judicial, and legislative. Each, without undue manipulative influences, provides a check and balance system that benefits the citizens.
It is the citizens, by their power of the vote and free speech, that must ensure this process stays in place.
2007-05-16 19:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by navymom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of them. That's virtually the entire purpose of the Constitution. To dilineate the powers of the federal government.
2007-05-16 19:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right, iy is the 10th. Unfortunately, it is virtually ignored by both parties today.
2007-05-16 19:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
power in what regards?
2007-05-16 19:07:12 · answer #5 · answered by KEVIN 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whatever one it is, it's not working.
2007-05-16 19:07:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋