Exclusive State Powers

Question 1

How does the 10th Amendment apply to the states?

Answer 1

Under the 10th Amendment, all powers not assigned by the constitution to the federal government is reserved for the states, or the people.

Question 2

Under the 10th Amendment, can Congress regulate the states?

Answer 2

Yes, the federal government can regulate the states so long as it is exercising an enumerated power.

Question 3

Can the Federal government force the states to pass legislation?

Answer 3

The federal government may not commandeer a state government by forcing or
compelling a state to (1) enact particular legislation or (2) perform federal executive
duties. A state may not consent to being commandeered.

Question 4

How can the federal government encourage the states to pass certain legislation?

Answer 4

The federal government may encourage state action through the use of its taxing and spending powers.