Under the U.S. Constitution, the states hold certain exclusive powers. An example of such a power is the 'Police Power,' allowing states to establish and enforce laws regarding the health, safety, and morals of their inhabitants, such as criminal law, property rights, and family law.
The states under the U.S. Constitution reserve some exclusive powers for themselves. One of the distinct powers that belong to the states is the power to establish and enforce laws pertaining to the health, morals, safety, and general welfare of their inhabitants, often referred to as 'Police Power'. For instance, states play a significant role in defining criminal law, property rights, or family laws which includes marriage, divorce, child custody etc.
The Tenth Amendment to the Constitution outlines the power balance between federal and state governments and whatever powers not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are delegated to the states respectively, or to the people.
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