American Government / Unit 2 Gov 063 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Concurrent Powers
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The idea
Concurrent powers are powers exercised by both the national and state governments.
In practice
Taxing, borrowing, making and enforcing laws, and establishing courts run at both levels.
Where people slip
Shared power invites collision — a rule is needed for when the levels clash.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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