Which of the following can be said about the powers of the federal government as compared to the powers of the state governments?
a.The federal government’s powers come from the states.
b.The federal government’s powers outnumber the powers of the states.
c.The states’ powers are more numerous than the powers of the federal government.
d.The states’ powers outweigh the powers of the federal government.
I honestly have no clue, i dont understand any of this at all... :(
I re-read the lesson over and over and still dont understand.
To determine which of the following can be said about the powers of the federal government as compared to the powers of the state governments, you need to compare and evaluate their respective powers.
1. Enumerated Powers: The federal government has specific powers listed in the United States Constitution, such as the power to declare war, regulate interstate commerce, and coin money. These powers are directly granted to the federal government and are not given to the states.
2. Reserved Powers: On the other hand, state governments possess reserved powers. These powers are not granted to the federal government explicitly, so they are reserved for the states. Examples of reserved powers include the power to regulate intrastate commerce, conduct elections, and establish local governments.
3. Concurrent Powers: Certain powers are shared by both the federal and state governments. These concurrent powers include the power to levy taxes, maintain law and order, and establish courts. However, in cases of conflict, federal law generally supersedes state law due to the Supremacy Clause in the United States Constitution.
4. Supremacy Clause: According to the Supremacy Clause, any laws or actions taken by the federal government, as long as they are within the scope of its enumerated powers, are superior to state laws. This means that in case of a conflict between federal and state laws, federal law prevails.
Based on these factors, you can conclude that the federal government possesses more enumerated powers and has the ability to enforce its laws on a national level. However, state governments maintain their reserved powers and have the authority to regulate various aspects of governance within their boundaries.
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A and D are clearly out, so you just need to decide between B and C.
I'm not sure what your text says about "powers." The number of laws? The length of the Constitution? You'll need to re-read that unit again, but keep a look-out for "powers" and how the text addresses that topic.