โThe 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.โ
When considering the 10th Amendment, it’s essential to understand its purpose. In reading it, one sees quite clearly that its effect is to limit the powers of the federal government to those specifically listed in the Constitution – and give the rest to...
Although the founders wrote the US Constitution to limit the powers of the federal government, politicians from both sides of the aisle take the position that their power is far beyond what was ever imagined. And now, John McCain’s new advisor, Michael Goldfarb,...
by Rep Ron Paul Taxes were on the forefront of many Americansรขโฌโข minds this week as they scrambled to meet the April 15th deadline to file their returns.รย Tax policy in this country hurts taxpayers twice รขโฌโ once when they pay taxes, and then when the government...
This legislation, from Representative John Shadegg (R-AZ), would make Congress far more likely to follow the 9th and 10th Amendments: NINTH AMENDMENT: The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained...
A “must-read” over at RonPaul2008.com on the principles of state’s rights; the 10th Amendment. Here’s an excerpt: We are working to overcome a hundred years of indoctrination and increased dependency. The Founders would be appalled that, almost...
