10th Amendment

Definition

The 10th Amendment is a part of the United States Constitution that reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or to the people.

Related terms

Federalism: This term refers to the division of power between the national government and state governments in a country.

Reserved Powers: These are powers that are specifically set aside for the states according to the 10th Amendment.

Supremacy Clause: This clause establishes that federal law takes precedence over state laws when there is a conflict between them.