The Constitution sets forth specific powers that can be exercised by the national government and provides that the national government has the implied power to undertake actions necessary to carry its expressly designated powers. All other powers are expressly reserved to
A)none of the choices.
B)the states.
C)the national government.
D)the people.

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The Constitution reserves all powers not specifically granted to the federal government to the states. This is stated in the Tenth Amendment: "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." Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The Constitution Sets Forth Specific Powers That Can Be Exercised