The national/federal government have what are called enumerated powers. Which is powers that belong only to them. Based on page 222, these powers include regulating trade, …show more content…
Based on page 222, these powers include regulating trade within state, establish local government and public school systems, and conduct elections. The only reason why the states are given the power to establish local government systems is because they are able to provide general government in an area. Although, establishing local government systems also belong to the authority of the statutes. They establish public school systems to help the children within the states to learn and the way the children learn. The constitution of the state gives legislative power to enact laws by conducting elections. The constitution of the states give legislative power to enact laws which they conduct elections.
Powers shared by the states and federal government are called concurrent powers. Based on page 222, these powers include enforcing laws, establish courts, collect taxes, borrow money, and provide for general welfare. Only congress and several states have the power to enforce laws and 9 out of 13 states must approve a law in order to be passed. They have the power to borrow money. So they are able to use taxes and borrow from foreign countries to relieve a debt. The power to provide for general welfare means that they must pay debts and provide for the common