the 10th amendment says that those powers not given to the federal government belong to congress.
the 10th amendment says that those powers not given to the federal government belong to?
congress
the tenth amendment (1791) was included in the bill of rights to further define the balance of power between the federal government and the states. the amendment states that the federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the constitution. these powers include the power to declare war, to collect taxes, to regulate interstate business activities and others that are listed in the articles or in subsequent constitutional amendments. any power not listed is, says the tenth amendment, left to the states or the people. while there is no specific list of what these "reserved powers" may be, the supreme court has ruled that laws affecting family relations, commerce within a state's own borders, and local law enforcement activities, are among those specifically reserved to the states or the people.
constitution of the united states
in april 2009, perry endorsed a resolution in support of states' rights under tenth amendment to the united states constitution, reaffirming that power that is not delegated to the federal government by the u.s. constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states. in his speech, perry stated "a number of recent federal proposals are not within the scope of the federal government's constitutionally designated powers and impede the states' right to govern themselves. hcr 50 affirms that texas claims sovereignty under the 10th amendment over all powers not otherwise granted to the federal government. ". on april 9, 2009, perry said, "i believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state. that is why i am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states' rights affirmed by the tenth amendment to the u.s. constitution. i believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the u.s. constitution and its essential 10th amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our union." similar legislation has been passed by other states.
governorship of rick perry