Question

The US Constitution divides power between the state and federal governments. Determine whether the following powers are delegated to the federal government, concurrent, or reserved for states.

Conduct elections
Build roads
Regulate trade
Enforce laws
Maintain education systems
Establish and maintain post offices
Collect taxes
Establish local governments
Determine the process for becoming a citizen

Delegated Powers Concurrent Powers Reserved Powers

Answer 1

Federal Government

- Regulate trade (although trade within states themselves is regulated by that state)

- Establish and maintain post offices

- Determine the process for becoming a citizen

State Governments

- Conduct elections

- Maintain education systems

- Establish local governments

Concurrent Powers

- Build roads

- Enforce laws

- Collect taxes