Which of the following is a concurrent power that is held by both the national and state governments?

Question

A) Both levels of government have the power of taxation.
B) Both levels of government have equal control over public education policy.
C) Both levels of government have equal responsibility in creating uniform civil rights policies throughout the United States.
D) Both levels of government control interstate and foreign trade.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A) Both levels of government have the power of taxation.

Concurrent powers are those powers that are shared by both the national and state governments. Taxation is one such power that enables both levels to impose and collect taxes. The other options you listed either describe powers exclusive to one level of government or do not accurately reflect the shared nature of the power.