Over the years this clause has been interpreted more and more broadly, so that today, the national government regulates a wide range of commercial activities, including transportation, agriculture, labor relations, finance, and manufacturing.
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this clause is much abused by congress
If there are central and state governments, there is always a balance of power. The balance may be tilted in favour of one or the other though.
Separation of power is the model. This is what balances power between the executive and legislative branch of government.
divided between national govt and lower levels of govt.
All this means us power is shared between the central (national) government and the states.