Final Exam Review Sheet - U.S. Federal System Diagram

List the differences between National and State powers and their concurrent (shared) powers

National powers

National defense

Currency

Post Office

Foreign affairs

Interstate commerce

State powers (hint: use a mnemonoic to remember the powers)

Hint: the mnemonic is “PRICE”

A state is in charge of the following:

P - Public safety
R - Registration and voting
I - Intrastate commerce (Intra- within the borders of a state)

C - Charter local governments
E - Education

Concurrent powers (shared between the national and state governments)

Loan and borrow money

Taxation

Law enforcement

Charter banks

Transportation

Responsibilities of California City and Local Governments

Public safety (Primarily police and fire protection)

Public utilities (mostly water and electric)

Transportation (especially streets, highways, and storm drains)

Health (mostly waste management)

Community Development (including planning and regulation enforcement)

Culture and Leisure (primarily parks and recreation)