Question

what does the word delegated mean in the context of the sentence and the bill of rights passage?
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.

a assigned
b denied
c forfeited
d tended

Explanation:

In the context of the Constitution passage, "delegated" refers to powers that are given or assigned to the United States. The other options - denied, forfeited, and tended - do not fit the meaning in this context.

Answer:

A. assigned