The Constitution states that expressed powers are the federal governments.
In the United States, state governments can claim no inherent powers. The power to control a national border, for example, is an inherent power.
Expressed powers
Denied powers
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments are called "concurrent powers." For example, they both have the power to tax, to try criminals in court, and to build roads.
sovereignty
The Constitution states that expressed powers are the federal governments.
inherent powers
In the United States, state governments can claim no inherent powers. The power to control a national border, for example, is an inherent power.
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inherent powers
Expressed powers
Denied powers
Inherent Powers
There are some powers, known as concurrent powers, that are shared between state and federal governments. For example, both governments can collect taxes and enact laws.
Powers shared by both the federal and state governments are called "concurrent powers." For example, they both have the power to tax, to try criminals in court, and to build roads.
inherent powers