Concurrent powers

Concurrent Powers

Concurrent powers (/kənˈkʌrənt/ /ˈpaʊərz/), from the Latin concurrere meaning "to run together", are powers that are shared by both the state government and the federal government. These powers are not exclusive to any one level of government but are held and exercised simultaneously.

Definition

Concurrent powers are authorities that are simultaneously exercised by federal, state, and local governments in a federal system. These powers may include the power to tax, build roads, and create lower courts.

Examples

Some examples of concurrent powers include the power to tax, borrow money, establish courts, make and enforce laws, charter banks, and spend money for the general welfare.

Distinction from Other Powers

Concurrent powers are distinct from reserved powers, which are powers reserved to the states, and enumerated powers, which are powers specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution.

See Also

• Federalism
• Reserved powers
• Enumerated powers
• State government
• Federal government

References

• Cornell Law School - Concurrent Power
• U.S. Courts - About Federal Courts

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Concurrent powers
• Wikipedia's article - Concurrent powers

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