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Which of the following best describes the nature of reserved powers?(1 point)
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States can only do those things that have been assigned to them by the Constitution.
States can only do those things that have been assigned to them by the Constitution.

States can only do those things that have been authorized by the national government.
States can only do those things that have been authorized by the national government.

States can engage in any activity unless there is some sort of prohibition against it.
States can engage in any activity unless there is some sort of prohibition against it.

States are limited to those functions specified in the Tenth Amendment.
States are limited to those functions specified in the Tenth Amendment.
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Answer 1

States can engage in any activity unless there is some sort of prohibition against it.

Explanation: Under the Tenth Amendment, powers not delegated to the federal government or prohibited to the states are reserved to the states (or the people), meaning states may act unless the Constitution or federal law forbids it.