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In contrast to the enumerated powers of the federal government, states like California automatically retain ALL other powers that are not specifically listed as belonging to the national government. Examples include the ability to establish and run schools, establish local governments, and pass statewide laws. These powers are typically referred to as __________

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the answer is: reserved

Reserved power refers to the type of power that does not explicitly written in the constitution but deemed as necessary for the government to operate things properly.

Things such as the power to run schools and pass statewide laws, for example, are not directly written in the constitution. But they both deemed as necessary to ensure that each state can maintain their social order and high level of education.

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