Which term describes powers that can be exercised by both the national government and state governments?

• A. Enumerated powers
• B. Denied powers
• C. Reserved powers
• D. Concurrent powers

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that some powers are shared and can be exercised by both the national government and state governments. These shared powers are called concurrent powers. They allow both levels to act in areas that affect people across the country, such as collecting taxes, borrowing money, and establishing courts or laws that apply broadly. The other terms describe different arrangements: enumerated powers are those federally listed in the Constitution as federal authority; reserved powers are kept for the states; and denied powers are prohibited to either level. When both levels have concurrent powers, they can operate independently, though federal law generally takes precedence if there’s a conflict.