"Reserved Powers".
The powers kept by the state governments are called plenary powers. They may also be referred to as general police powers.
reserved powers
They have the powers they have simply because of their ranking in politics. It basically is called legislature that allows them this.
All powers not specifically established for the federal government are set aside for the states.
National powers are called "Federal powers"; those of the States' are called "police powers."
concerrent powers
Reserved powers
Those are called states' rights.
reserved powers
Reserved powers
Reserved powers, are the powers kept by the state Government.
The powers that belong strictly to the states are called reserved powers. These residual powers are not enumerated by the Constitution.