

Reread paragraph 1-
Why did the Articles of Confederation give most power to the states?
Reread paragraph 2-
Under the Articles, what important power did Congress lack?
Reread paragraph 2 and captions-Which word describes a union of states under one central government?
Reread paragraph 4-
Select the two delegated powers of the federal government.
The Tenth Amendment says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or the people.
Match the vocabulary word to its meaning from the text.
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
delegated | arrow_right_alt | powers a nation holds |
implied | arrow_right_alt | given to national government |
inherent | arrow_right_alt | suggested but not listed |
All powers of federal and state governments overlap.
In what ways does our government share or impose their powers? Sort the power into the correct category.
Powers not assigned by the Constitution
Inherent Powers
Raise taxes
Implied Powers
Borrow money
Delegated Powers
Make laws
Enforce laws
Overlapping Powers
State Powers
Federal Powers