Know Your Constitution: Amendment of the Week

Each week, we will highlight one constitutional amendment and explain what it means in clear, everyday language.

This week, we are looking at Amendment 10.

What it means:The Tenth Amendment says that powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution, and not prohibited to the states, are reserved for the states or the people. It helps define the balance of power between the federal government, state governments, and the people. 📜⚖️

Why it matters:This amendment reminds us that power in our democracy is shared, and that state and local voices play an important role in shaping laws and decisions that affect our daily lives. 🏛️💙

Learning about the Constitution helps all of us better understand our rights and the role we each play in a healthy democracy. 📜✨

Where do you think local and state voices matter most in everyday life? 💭