Question

Select 5 of the following that are concurrent powers under the principle of federalism.

Question options:

a) borrow money
b) declare war
c) establish and enforce laws
d) ratify amendments
e) charter banks
f) establish courts
g) raise an army and navy
h) collect taxes
i) coin money
j) secure national borders

Answer 1

In federal systems of government, concurrent powers are those powers that are shared and exercised by both the federal (national) government and the state governments. Among the options provided, the concurrent powers are:

a) borrow money
c) establish and enforce laws
e) charter banks
f) establish courts
h) collect taxes

These powers can be exercised by both the federal and state governments within their respective jurisdictions.