The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

Question

- 10th Amendment
Question
How does this amendment reflect the principle of federalism?

(1 point)
Responses

It puts most of the power in the hands of the citizens.
It puts most of the power in the hands of the citizens.

It gives equal power to the state and national governments.
It gives equal power to the state and national governments.

It divides power between the state and national governments.
It divides power between the state and national governments.

It allows the national government to prohibit certain state rights.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It divides power between the state and national governments.

The 10th Amendment reflects the principle of federalism by emphasizing that powers not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved for the states or the people, thereby outlining a clear division of authority between state and national governments.