Question

question 18
the reserved powers clause says that powers not given to the national government by the constitution
a. belong to the states or the people.
b. can be given to the national government if congress
approves.
c. are implied to belong to the national government anyway.
d. must be clarified by further legislation.

Explanation:

The reserved powers clause (Tenth Amendment) states that powers not delegated to the national government by the Constitution, nor prohibited to the states, are reserved to the states or the people. Option A matches this definition. Option B is incorrect as reserved powers aren't given to the national government by Congress approval. Option C is wrong because reserved powers aren't implied for the national government. Option D is incorrect as the clause itself defines the ownership, not requiring further legislation.

Answer:

A. belong to the states or the people.