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US government and civics

Lesson 8: The relationship between the states and the federal government

The relationship between the states and the federal government

AP.GOPO: CON‑2 (EU), CON‑2.A (LO), CON‑2.A.1 (EK), CON‑2.A.2 (EK)

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the exclusive and concurrent powers of the federal government?

	Exclusive powers of the federal government	Concurrent powers shared with the states
A	Make laws	Conduct elections
B	Regulate commerce	Establish local governments
C	Charter banks and corporations	Regulate the postal system
D	Declare war	Levy taxes