10th Amendment

The 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that any powers not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution, nor prohibited to the states, are reserved for the states or the people. This means that while the federal government has certain defined powers, remaining authority lies with state governments or individuals. It emphasizes federalism, ensuring that states retain a level of sovereignty and autonomy in governing issues not explicitly handled by the national government. This balance helps prevent the federal government from becoming too powerful at the expense of state or local control.