How does the power of state breakdown ?
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Explanation:
Here is a breakdown of national and state government powers.
Source: The U.S. Government Printing Office
National Government State Government
* Print money
* Regulate interstate (between states) and international trade
* Make treaties and conduct foreign policy
* Declare war
* Provide an army and navy
* Establish post offices
* Make laws necessary and proper to carry out the these powers
* Issue licenses
* Regulate intrastate (within the state) businesses
* Conduct elections
* Establish local governments
* Ratify amendments to the Constitution
* Take measures for public health and safety
* May exert powers the Constitution does not delegate to the national government or prohibit the states from using
In addition to their exclusive powers, both the national government and state governments share the power of being able to: