We know that 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 a(n) __________ power.

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Reserved powers are those powers that are not specifically granted to the federal government but are not prohibited to the states, so states have the power to establish local governments as a part of their reserved powers. Implied powers are powers that are not explicitly stated in the Constitution but are necessary for the government to carry out its functions, expressed powers are specific powers granted to the federal government in the Constitution, and inherent powers are powers that belong to a sovereign entity by virtue of being a government.

We Know That States Have the Power to Establish Local