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For each set of powers below, indicate whether they are carried out by Concurrent, state,or local

12. tax
13. take private property for public purposes with just compensation
14. borrow money
15. coin money
16. sets tax rate on property
17. regulate commerce with foreign countries
18. Regulate commerce (trade) within a state
19. Regulate commerce between states
20. spend money for the general welfare
21. charter banks and corporations
22. make and enforce statutes
23. conduct foreign relations
24. make laws "necessary and proper" to carry out these powers
25. declare and conduct war
26. pass ordinances

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Here's the classification of the powers you listed:

  1. Tax - Concurrent
  2. Take private property for public purposes with just compensation - Concurrent
  3. Borrow money - Concurrent
  4. Coin money - Federal (State)
  5. Sets tax rate on property - Local
  6. Regulate commerce with foreign countries - Federal
  7. Regulate commerce (trade) within a state - State
  8. Regulate commerce between states - Federal
  9. Spend money for the general welfare - Concurrent
  10. Charter banks and corporations - State
  11. Make and enforce statutes - Concurrent
  12. Conduct foreign relations - Federal
  13. Make laws "necessary and proper" to carry out these powers - Federal
  14. Declare and conduct war - Federal
  15. Pass ordinances - Local

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