What term describes the reserved powers of states under the Constitution?

• A. Separation of Powers
• B. Platform
• C. State's Rights
• D. Compromise

Answer: (C)

Federalism and how powers are allocated between national and state governments is what's being tested. The reserved powers of the states are those powers not granted to the federal government by the Constitution. This concept is outlined in the Tenth Amendment and is commonly described as states’ rights: the states retain sovereignty in areas the national government does not abrang or specify. States’ rights best fits because it directly names the powers kept by the states within the federal system. The other terms describe different ideas: separation of powers is about dividing government into branches, a platform is a party’s positions, and a compromise is about negotiation and agreement.