Concurrent powers are the powers that are equally shared by the state and the federal governments.
Further explanation.
Federal government
- Federal government is a type of government in which the sovereign is shared by regional units called states or provinces and the central government or the federal government.
- In a federal government, the central government has more sovereign power than the state governments.
- State governments do not determine the powers of the central government, but, these governments have their own independent powers and roles.
Powers in a federal government
Enumerated powers
- These are powers that only belongs to the central government.
- They include; treaty making, foreign trade and interstate control among others.
Concurrent powers
- These are powers that are shared by both central government and the state government.
- Such powers include, taxation and spending power together with borrowing of money.
Reserved powers
- These are powers that only belong to the state governments. These powers are reserved to the states and allows the states to legislate and control to protect the safety, health and morals of its people.
- Examples of reserved powers are, zoning laws, state criminal laws, and environmental protection among others.
Prohibited powers
- These are powers that are denied to the national or state governments or both.
- A good example is the fact that the central government cannot exercise its power that would interfere with the ability of the state governments to undertake their duties.
Key words: Federal government, powers, Concurrent powers.
Learn more about:
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- Concurrent power: https://brainly.com/question/564737
Level: High school
Subject: History
Topic: Government
Sub-topic: Federal government
