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When the US Constitution was ratified by the states, the delegates wanted to insure that the new Federal government had limited powers. To ensure this all powers not delegated to the Federal government, all powers not assigned to the Federal government are powers left to each state to decide.

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Q: How does Article II section 2 of the U.S. Constitution limit the power of the federal government?
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