Question 60 of 128

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

Official USCIS answer (in English)

  • (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people

How to answer

Topic: American Government — System of Government.

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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), form M-1778 (09/25). Answers that can change are listed at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates. Freedom to Belong is an educational nonprofit and is not affiliated with USCIS.