Which of the following is an example of a concurrent power of the federal and state governments?
Regulating foreign commerce
Declaring war
Levying taxes
Coining money
Correct Answer :
C. Levying taxes
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6 years
8 years
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Adjudicate disputes
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14th Amendment
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
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Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
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First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
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Fourth Amendment
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Legislative
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Fourth Amendment
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Grants the right to bear arms
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27
29
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