Question

States have the power to establish local governments even though that power is not specifically granted to either the federal or state governments in the text of the Constitution. This is an example of _____________ power.

Answer 1

Answer:

reserved power.

Explanation:

States have the power to establish local governments even though that power is not specifically granted to either the federal or state governments in the text of the Constitution. This is an example of reserved power.  Reserved powers are political powers not prohibited or enumerated in the constitution but are reserved by the constitution for a political authority such as the state government. Reserved powers are supported by the tenth amendment to the constitution which states that powers not prohibited or delegated by the United States constitution are reserved to the state. The power to establish local government is an example of reserved power of the state.