Official USCIS civics question 60 of 128
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
Official answer (English)
- (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people
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Explanation
English
The 10th Amendment says any power not given to the federal government belongs to the states or the people.
Türkçe
10. Anayasa değişikliği, federal hükümete verilmeyen her yetkinin eyaletlere veya halka ait olduğunu söyler.
Español
La Enmienda 10 dice que todo poder no dado al gobierno federal pertenece a los estados o al pueblo.
Memory hint
💡 EN: 10th = leftover powers go to states / people.
💡 TR: 10. değişiklik = kalan yetkiler eyaletlere/halka.
💡 ES: Enmienda 10 = poderes restantes a estados/pueblo.
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