The concept of checks and balances ensures that no single branch of the us government becomes too powerful. This concept also applies to federal and state powers. Some powers are only granted to the federal government, while others are only granted to state governments
Read each phrase and think about whether it is a federal or state power. Then, place each phrase in the correct column.
Oversee state elections
Regulate intrastate commerce
Regulate immigration and naturalization
Declare war and maintain the military
Create and enforce criminal laws
Provide public health and safety services
Regulate interstate and foreign commerce
Coin money and Regulate its value
Federal Powers:
- Regulate immigration and naturalization
- Declare war and maintain the military
- Regulate interstate and foreign commerce
- Coin money and regulate its value
State Powers:
- Oversee state elections
- Regulate intrastate commerce
- Create and enforce criminal laws
- Provide public health and safety services