Exclusive Powers of the National Government and State GovernmentsNational GovernmentState GovernmentsPrint moneyRegulate interstate (between states) and international tradeMake treaties and conduct foreign policyDeclare warProvide an army and navyEstablish post officesMake laws necessary and proper to carry out the these powersIssue licensesRegulate intrastate (within the state) businessesConduct electionsEstablish local governmentsRatify amendments to the ConstitutionTake measures for public health and safetyMay exert powers the Constitution does not delegate to the national government or prohibit the states from usingIn 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 taxesBuild roadsBorrow moneyEstablish courtsMake and enforce lawsCharter banks and corporationsSpend money for the general welfareTake private property for public purposes, with just compensationTo learn more, choose from the following:National versus State GovernmentPowers of the National Government and State GovernmentsPowers Denied the National Government and State GovernmentsNational GovernmentState Government
