A process chart with 4 boxes. First box is labeled Divided power between levels of government. Below box is 1, blank, with an arrow pointing to next box. Second box is labeled Federal only. Above box is 2, blank, with arrow pointing to next box. Third box is labeled Shared between Federal and State/Local. Below box is 3, blank, with arrow pointing to last box. Last box is labeled State and Local only. Above box is 4, blank.

Question

Which phrase correctly completes box #3 in the chart above?
A.
Federalist system
B.
Reserved powers
C.
Delegated powers
D.
Concurrent powers

Answer 1

The phrase that correctly completes box #3, which is labeled "Shared between Federal and State/Local," is D. Concurrent powers.

Concurrent powers refer to the authorities and responsibilities that are shared by both the federal and state governments in a federal system.