Some Powers Belong Directly to the States
(TheDailyHorn.com) – Based on their experience, our Founding Fathers were wary of concentrating too much power in the federal government and structured a balance between state and federal governments to limit it. States retain all rights and authority not specifically vested in the federal government based on The 10th Amendment. Often, state laws supersede federal provisions. So, what powers are unique to state governments? We’ve described a few of the most significant here: Health and …