10th 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.

This amendment affirms the powers of the states.

Gay Marriage



The states deciede whether or not to allow gay marriage, the Federal government does not regulate this.

United States


Each state makes its own laws and regulaitions, each has its own constitution. But the states must also follow what the federal government says. Article 10 says what the states can and cannot do, and makes sure that states do not step on the federal governments toes.