Federal Vs. State Powers

regulate interstate commerce

Federal

conduct foreign affairs

Federal

regulates immigration

Federal

passing laws

Both

make uniform laws on naturalization and bankruptcy

Federal

grant patents and copyrights

Federal

punish crimes against the US

Federal

admit new states and govern territories

Federal

maintain armed forces

Federal

make war and peace

Federal

establish post offices

Federal

coin and issue money

Federal

tax citizens and businesses

Both

enforce laws

Both

provide for public welfare

Both

protect the public health

Both

charter banks

Both

borrow money

Both

promote agriculture and industry

Both

establish courts

Both

authorize establishment of local governments

State

conduct elections

State

all other powers not delegated to the Federal government

State

regulate labor, industry, and business within the state

State

charter corporations

State

regulate commerce within the state

State

provide for state militia

State

establish and supervise schools

State