Question

Which of these real-world examples is a shared (concurrent) power? *

A). On December 8, 1941, Congress declared war on Japan.
B). In addition to federal income tax, residents of South Carolina have a state income tax of 7%.
C). Restaurants in New York are required by state law to have mandatory health inspections.
D). The North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) allows the U.S. to trade freely with Canada and Mexico.

Answer 1

Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Determine which one is correct

So... a shared or concurrent power is something that is shared both commonly with the Federal Government and the State. So, in order to be an example of this, it should be something about both the Federal and State laws/orders.

Option A: It doesn't make sense since the Congress declared war not the individual States.

Option B: This option makes sense since the residents of South Carolina have to pay both Federal income tax and State income tax.

Option C: It doesn't make sense because it is just talking about New York and not both the Federal and State.

Option D: It doesn't make sense because this is a Federal law/order.

Answer: Option B