Question

indicate if the power is held by the federal/national government, state government or is shared by both go write: federal, state or shared in the blank for each power listed. 11) collect taxes __________ 12) maintain military ________ 13) conduct elections ________ 14) enforce laws ________ 15) coin (create) money ________ 16) establish courts __________

Explanation:

In a federal - state system, tax - collection is a shared power as both federal and state governments levy taxes. Maintaining the military is a federal power as it pertains to national defense. Conducting elections can be a shared power with states handling most local and state - level elections and the federal government overseeing aspects of federal elections. Enforcing laws is shared as both federal and state law - enforcement agencies exist. Coining money is a federal power to ensure a uniform currency. Establishing courts can be shared with the federal government having a court system and states having their own court systems.

Answer:

1. SHARED
2. FEDERAL
3. SHARED
4. SHARED
5. FEDERAL
6. SHARED