2025 civics test · Question 60

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

System of Government

Accepted USCIS answer

  • (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.

In simple words

The 10th Amendment leaves powers not assigned to the federal government with the states or the people.

Source: USCIS 2025 question list. Question list checked September 29, 2026.