History quiz

What kind of powers are given to both the states and national government?

The powers given to both the states and national government by the United States Constitution are known as concurrent powers. These powers include the following:

1. Taxation: Both states and the national government have the power to levy taxes on individuals and businesses. However, the federal government has the exclusive power to levy taxes on imports and exports, as well as the power to impose income tax on individuals.

2. Borrowing money: Both states and the national government have the power to borrow money. However, the national government has the exclusive power to print money and coin currency.

3. Establishing bankruptcy laws: Both states and the national government have the power to establish bankruptcy laws. However, the federal government has the exclusive power to discharge federal debts in bankruptcy.

4. Enforcing contracts: Both states and the national government have the power to enforce contracts. However, the federal government has the exclusive power to enforce contracts involving the federal government, foreign governments, or Native American tribes.

5. Chartering banks: Both states and the national government have the power to charter banks. However, the federal government has the exclusive power to charter national banks.

6. Eminent domain: Both states and the national government have the power of eminent domain, which allows them to take private property for public use upon payment of just compensation.

7. Licensing drivers: Both states and the national government have the power to issue drivers' licenses. However, the federal government has the exclusive power to issue commercial drivers' licenses.

8. Providing healthcare: Both states and the national government have the power to provide healthcare services. However, the national government has the exclusive power to provide healthcare services to veterans, Native Americans, and federal prisoners.

9. Regulating labor relations: Both states and the national government have the power to regulate labor relations. However, the federal government has the exclusive power to regulate labor relations in interstate commerce.

10. Protecting the environment: Both states and the national government have the power to protect the environment. However, the federal government has the exclusive power to regulate interstate pollution.