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H. Division of Some Important Powers between the Federal Government and the States under the Constitution
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POWERS GRANTED TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT:

1.  Declare war
2.  Regulate foreign commerce
3.  Regulate interstate commerce (between states)
4.  Coin and print money
5.  Conduct foreign affairs

POWERS RESERVED FOR THE STATES:

1.  Conduct elections and set qualifications for resident voters
2.  Govern marriage and divorce laws
3.  Regulate intrastate commerce (within the state)

POWERS AVAILABLE TO BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS
(CONCURRENT POWERS):

1.  Tax and collect taxes
2.  Set standards of public health
3.  Establish courts
4.  Make and enforce laws
5.  Fund and regulate public education
(Education in Ohio public schools is funded and regulated under state law.)

POWERS DENIED TO BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS:

1.  Levy taxes on exports
2.  Grant titles of nobility
3.  Pass a law that violates the U.S. Constitution

 
Local Governments in Ohio Have the Power To:

1.  Establish zoning regulations (what you are allowed to do with your property)
2.  Set building codes
3.  Pave and repair streets
4.  Establish parks and recreation

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