What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

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(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
It establishes freedom of speech.
It guarantees the right to bear arms.
It protects against unreasonable searches.

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Correct answer to question 60: (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.

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The 10th Amendment reserves every power not given to the federal government, and not denied to the states, for the states or the people.

Updated: November 2026

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