Question

federalism
directions: classify the following powers in the chart.

1. declare and engage in war
2. conduct elections
3. print and coin money
4. issue marriage licenses
5. maintain an army, navy, and air force
6. regulate interstate and foreign commerce
7. regulate intrastate commerce
8. punish lawbreakers
9. levy and collect taxes
10. protect the rights of citizens
11. set traffic standards such as speed limits
12. provide subsidized college loans
13. establish and maintain courts
14. borrow money
15. establish and maintain schools
16. negotiate treaties with foreign countries
17. provide assistance to the needy
18. provide public transportation
19. set up a post office
20. set rules for immigration
21. maintain and govern the national guard

powers delegated to the federal government powers shared between the u.s. and states powers reserved to state governments

Explanation:

In the U.S. federal - state system, delegated powers are those given specifically to the federal government, concurrent powers are shared between the federal and state governments, and reserved powers are for the states.

1. Declare and engage in war is a federal - only power as it pertains to national defense and foreign relations.
2. Conduct elections is a power shared as both federal and state governments are involved in different aspects of the electoral process.
3. Print and coin money is a federal - only power to ensure a uniform currency.
4. Issue marriage licenses is a state - reserved power as marriage laws vary by state.
5. Maintain an army, navy, and air force is a federal - only power for national security.
6. Regulate interstate and foreign commerce is a federal - only power to ensure a unified national and international trade policy.
7. Regulate intrastate commerce is a state - reserved power as it pertains to commerce within state boundaries.
8. Punish lawbreakers is a concurrent power as both federal and state governments have criminal justice systems.
9. Levy and collect taxes is a concurrent power as both levels of government need revenue.
10. Protect the rights of citizens is a concurrent power as both federal and state laws protect civil rights.
11. Set traffic standards such as speed limits is a state - reserved power as traffic regulations can vary by state.
12. Provide subsidized college loans is a federal - only power as it involves national education policy and financial aid.
13. Establish and maintain courts is a concurrent power as both federal and state court systems exist.
14. Borrow money is a concurrent power as both levels of government may need to borrow funds.
15. Establish and maintain schools is a state - reserved power as local and state governments are mainly responsible for education.
16. Negotiate treaties with foreign countries is a federal - only power as it is part of foreign policy.
17. Provide assistance to the needy is a concurrent power as both federal and state welfare programs exist.
18. Provide public transportation is a state - reserved power as it is mainly a local and state - level service.
19. Set up a post office is a federal - only power as it is part of the national postal system.
20. Set rules for immigration is a federal - only power as it pertains to national security and foreign policy.
21. Maintain and govern the National Guard is a concurrent power as the National Guard can be called upon by both the federal and state governments.

Answer:

Powers Delegated to the Federal Government:

1. declare and engage in war
2. print and coin money
3. maintain an army, navy, and air force
4. regulate interstate and foreign commerce
5. provide subsidized college loans
6. negotiate treaties with foreign countries
7. set up a post office
8. set rules for immigration

Powers Shared between the U.S. and States (Concurrent):

1. conduct elections
2. punish lawbreakers
3. levy and collect taxes
4. protect the rights of citizens
5. establish and maintain courts
6. borrow money
7. provide assistance to the needy
8. maintain and govern the National Guard

Powers Reserved to State Governments:

1. issue marriage licenses
2. regulate intrastate commerce
3. set traffic standards such as speed limits
4. establish and maintain schools
5. provide public transportation