Concurrent Power
A concurrent power is a power that both the federal government and state governments may exercise, subject to constitutional limits. Examples include taxation and spending in many contexts. Concurrent powers differ from powers reserved exclusively to one level of government.
A concurrent power is a power that both the federal government and state governments may exercise, subject to constitutional limits. Examples include taxation and spending in many contexts. Concurrent powers differ from powers reserved exclusively to one level of government.
Example: The federal government and states both levy taxes, though the Constitution and federal law limit how each government may exercise its taxing power.
Common misconception: Concurrent power means state and federal laws can never conflict. When valid federal law conflicts with state law, the Supremacy Clause may make federal law controlling.
Sources: https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/amendment-10/; https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/amendment-16/