Tenth Amendment Center

In modern times, the federal government’s enumerated powers have been construed so broadly that one may be pardoned for asking if anything really has been reserved.

According to the theory of popular sovereignty, the people were presumed to retain all powers not expressly delegated away.

To ensure that powers not expressly delegated to the federal government could still be exercised by the states, the Tenth Amendment was enacted.

A “must-read” over at RonPaul2008.com on the principles of state’s rights; the 10th Amendment. Here’s an excerpt:
We are working to overcome a hundred years of indoctrination and increased dependency. The Founders would be appalled that, almost 221 years since our Constitution was written, we are now having to re-explain what a Republic is and [...]