Both state and federal government share some common power such as
I)collecting taxes
II)building roads
III)borrow Money
IV)establishment of courts
V)enforce and make law
VI)establish carter banks and corporations
VII)spend money for general welfare
VIII)take private property for public purpose, with just compensation
IX)frame laws necessary to execute powers.
Further Explanations:
Concurrent power in Federal structure government is shared both by state and Federal government. They may be used within the same province, on same body and in the same matter Concurrent power are differentiated with reserved power and Exclusive Federal power. Federal law is considered to be supreme and it may take possession to State law in case of any conflict. Influence of Federal government increased after civil war so as to regulate trade and industries that have stretched across the state borders. To secure the civil rights and implement the social services Federal government came into existence. It power were limited until its acceptance by Supreme Court through Sherman Anti-Trust Act
United Nation was the first to form a modern national constitutional republic based on federalism principles, where power was shared between State government and Federal government. Numerous powers were granted by constitution to congress including power to:
i.Impose and collect taxes
ii.coin capital and regulate its value
iii.provide punishment for forge
iv.promote progress of social science by providing patents
v.create federal courts which are below Supreme court
vi.fighting piracies and trespass
vii.declare war
viii.hold up armies
ix.maintenance of armies
Learn More:
1. Which term defines a power shared by state and federal governments?
2. Where are the implied powers of congress found?
Answer Details:
Grade: High school
Subject: US History
Chapter: Federalism
Keywords: federal system,Concurrent power,reserved power,exclusive federal power,Federal law,civil rights, Sherman Anti Trust Act,United Nation,Federal government, State government,
