Explain the difference between the powers of the national and ...

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Explain the difference between the powers of the national and state governments under the U.S. Constitution. Be sure to give specific examples.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The Supreme Court has interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment to mean that most of the protections in the Bill of Rights apply to the states.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Explain that the powers of the national government are limited to those enumerated in the Constitution and those implied powers that are necessary to carry out enumerated powers.
2, Explain that every power not specifically given to the national government is reserved to the states or to the people.
3, Identify some primary powers of the national government: to wage war, negotiate with foreign governments, regulate interstate commerce, coin money, etc.
4, Identify some of the primary powers reserved to the state governments: protecting public health, regulating intrastate commerce, etc.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE