The President and Congress can exercise only those powers directly
granted them by the Constitution. All powers not so delegated
are reserved to the people.
The enumeration of certain rights shall not be construed to deny
or disparage others retained by the people. - Amendments to Constitution,
Article IX.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution
nor prohibited by it to the States are reserved to the States,
respectively, or to the people. - Amendments to Constitution,
Article X. |