Reserves Powers

Definition

Reserves powers refer to those powers not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution that are instead reserved for state governments. This ensures that states have authority over certain areas within their borders.

Related terms

Federalism: A system of government where power is divided between a central authority (federal government) and individual states.

Tenth Amendment: This amendment explicitly states that powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively or to the people.

Police Powers: The authority of state governments to pass laws and regulate activities within their borders for public health, safety, and welfare.