What constitutional power does Article 121 reserve to the Argentine provinces?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. All powers not explicitly delegated to the Federal Government in the Constitution
- Step 1: Article 121 establishes: 'Las provincias conservan todo el poder no delegado por esta Constitución'. Step 2. Provinces create their own local constitutions, courts, and municipal institutions. Answer: All powers not explicitly delegated to the Federal Government in the Constitution. Why not the others: They also retain the original domain over natural resources within their territories (Art. 124).
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