10th Amendment

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What is the 10th Amendment?

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The 10th Amendment states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.

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How does the 10th Amendment impact states?

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The 10th Amendment impacts states by granting them powers not specifically given to the federal government.

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What are reserved powers in the context of the 10th Amendment?

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Powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution, nor prohibited to the states

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Explain the concept of federalism as related to the 10th Amendment.

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Federalism is the distribution of powers between the federal government and state governments.

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Why is the 10th Amendment considered important in the U.S. Constitution?

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It restricts the power of the federal government

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How does the 10th Amendment limit the power of the federal government?

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By reserving powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people.

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Name the two "bicameral" houses of state government?

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VA House of Delegates & The VA Senate

Answer explanation

The two parts of the bicameral government at a state level are the upper house: The Senate, and the lower house: The House of Delegates.

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What document lists all town powers and offices like a mini constitution?

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Charter

Answer explanation

The charter lists the rights and responsibilities, or otherwise the powers, privileges, or functions from the sovereign power of a state to towns, corporations, cities, or other unit of local organization.

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Who approves all charters in VA?

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The VA General Assembly