Notes: Exclusive Powers State and National Government

Exclusive Powers of the National Government and State Governments

National Government	State Governments
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 powers. Shared powers between the national government and state governments are called concurrent powers. Current powers of the national government and state governments include the ability to:

Collect taxes

Build roads

Borrow money

Establish courts

Make and enforce laws

Charter banks and corporations

Spend money for the general welfare

Take private property for public purposes, with just compensation