What powers does the national government have under the constitution Which powers belong to the states Which powers are shared?

Answer 1

National Government powers

• Print money
• Regulate interstate (between states) and international trade
• Make treaties and conduct foreign policy
• Declare war
• Provide an army and navy
• Establish post offices
• Make laws necessary and proper to carry out the these powers

State Powers:

• Issue licenses
• Conduct elections
• Establish local governments
• Ratify amendments to the Constitution
• Take measures for public health and safety
• May exert powers the Constitution does not delegate to the national government or prohibit the states from using

Shared:

• Collect taxes
• Build roads
• Borrow money
• Establish courts
• Make and enforce laws
• Charter banks and corporations
• Spend money for the general welfare
• Take private property for public purposes, with just compensation

Answer 2

Federal: regulate trade, coin money, provide an army and nay, conduct foreign affairs, and set up federal courts

State: regulate trade within the state, establish local government systems, conduct elections, establish public school systems

Shared: enforce the laws, establish courts, collect taxes, borrow money, and provide for the general welfare

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