Question

1. what are enumerated powers?

powers that are specifically listed in the constitution and assigned to different branches of the government.
powers that are reserved only for the states.
powers that are shared by both the state and federal governments.
powers that are implied but not explicitly stated in the constitution.

1. which branch of government is responsible for making laws according to the u.s. constitution?

legislative branch
administrative branch
judicial branch
executive branch

1. what is the main purpose of the 10th amendment?

to reserve powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people
to give the federal government the power to make any law it deems necessary
to limit the power of the executive branch
to grant congress the ability to override state laws

Explanation:

Question 1

Enumerated powers are those specifically listed in the U.S. Constitution and assigned to different government branches (like Congress's powers in Article I). Reserved powers are for states, concurrent powers are shared, and implied powers are not explicit. So the first option matches.

The U.S. Constitution's separation of powers gives law - making to the Legislative Branch (Congress: House and Senate). The Executive enforces laws, the Judicial interprets, and there's no Administrative Branch as a main constitutional branch.

The 10th Amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government (or prohibited to states) to the states or people. The other options misdescribe its purpose (federal “necessary and proper” is implied, it doesn't limit executive or grant Congress state - law override).

Answer:

A. Powers that are specifically listed in the Constitution and assigned to different branches of the government.

Question 2