Podcast
Questions and Answers
The power to tax is an exclusive power of the national government.
The power to tax is an exclusive power of the national government.
False
State governments do not have the authority to collect taxes.
State governments do not have the authority to collect taxes.
False
Concurrent powers are those held solely by national governments.
Concurrent powers are those held solely by national governments.
False
The ability to levy taxes is a power that both federal and state authorities possess.
The ability to levy taxes is a power that both federal and state authorities possess.
Signup and view all the answers
Only the state governments have the power to tax citizens.
Only the state governments have the power to tax citizens.
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Concurrent Powers
-
Concurrent powers are those powers that are held by both the national and state governments.
-
These powers are not exclusive to either level of government. Both federal and state entities can exercise these powers simultaneously.
-
Examples of concurrent powers frequently include:
- The power to tax. This allows both the federal government and state governments to levy taxes, though they cannot overlap in such a way as to be clearly redundant or contradictory.
- The power to establish courts. This power allows both levels to create their own, separate court systems.
- The power to borrow money. Both the national government and state governments can borrow money to fund various government projects.
- The power to charter banks (in some cases). The right to form banks exists at several governmental levels.
-
Importantly, concurrent powers do not negate the principle of federalism. Federalism is the balance of power between the national and state levels of government. Concurrent powers are one piece of the mechanism through which federalism works.
-
There can be areas of potential conflict between national and state actions with regard to concurrent powers. For instance, both levels may have the power to tax, but if the taxes conflict, the Supremacy Clause determines that the federal tax provision is superior.
-
Concurrent powers represent a division of governmental authority between the national and state governments.
-
Disputes over the scope of concurrent power often end up in the judicial system. Courts need to decide how to interpret and apply the Constitution in the specific context of a particular dispute.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Explore the concept of concurrent powers, which are those powers shared by both national and state governments. This quiz will cover key examples, such as the powers to tax, establish courts, and borrow money, while highlighting their role in federalism.
