Amend. X
Powers reserved to the States and people
Structure
States & Federalism
Amend. I–X · Bill of Rights
Official text rightpowerlimitif conditionlegal term
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.
Proposal and ratification: The first ten amendments were proposed to the legislatures of the several States by the First Congress on September 25, 1789. was completed on December 15, 1791.
Simplified explanation
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.