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Old 01-02-2008, 09:35 PM   #3
classicman
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Radar View Post
Originally Posted by U.S. Constitution
Amendment X

Quote:
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.
I highlight the word "reserved" to focus on the fact that this means it is not within the domain of the federal government to legislate anything other than laws pertaining to the specific areas in which they are granted enumerated powers.
I highlighted the "or to the people" because I think what that means is up for discussion.
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