What are concurrent powers?

Powers listed in the Constitution that are given to the federal government.

Powers that the US Constitution saves for the states. They are not listed in the Constitution.

Powers that the national and state governments share.

Concurrent powers are powers that the national government and state governments both possess and can exercise. These powers are not exclusive to either level of government and can be exercised simultaneously by both. Examples of concurrent powers include the power to tax, regulate commerce, and establish courts.