The powers of national and state governments in the United States have evolved significantly since the Constitution was ratified in 1788. Initially, states held more authority, but over time, the federal government expanded its powers, particularly through the interpretation of the Commerce Clause and the Necessary and Proper Clause. Key historical events, such as the Civil War and the New Deal, further shifted power towards the national government, enabling it to address broader societal issues. Today, the balance of power continues to be a dynamic and often contentious aspect of American federalism.
National powers are called "Federal powers"; those of the States' are called "police powers."
Concurrent Powers
national powers and state powers
powers denied to both national and state governments
national powers and state powers
Concurrent powers
Conncurrent Powers
Concurrent Powers
Reserved powers are powers denied to the national government. Reserved powers are also not denied to the states. These types of reserved powers are referred to as police power of the state.
concurrent powers
Concurrent Powers
Exclusive powers are those powers that can be exercised by the National Government alone. Concurrent powers are those powers that both the National Government and state governments can exercise.