Asked by Blaine

What does the 10th Amendment imply about the powers of state and local governments?
A They have only those powers specifically granted to them by the Constitution.
B They are subject to all decisions made by the federal government.
C They can override federal law in matters of public education and safety.
D They retain all powers not delegated to the federal government.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
D

The 10th Amendment reserves to the states or the people any powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution (nor prohibited to the states), reflecting the principle of federalism.