Which of the following powers is granted to the states by the US Constitution?
Police powers
The US Constitution grants states a range of powers, including the ability to:
1. Regulate intrastate commerce and business within their borders (Commerce Clause)
2. Establish and regulate local government and elections
3. Conduct elections for their own state officials and for members of Congress
4. Establish and maintain public schools
5. Regulate public health, safety, and welfare within their borders
6. Regulate and license professions such as doctors, attorneys, and accountants
7. Establish and maintain a state militia (National Guard)
8. Regulate and control the use of natural resources within their borders
9. Collect taxes and enforce tax laws
10. Enact criminal and civil laws and establish criminal and civil courts.
It’s worth noting that the US Constitution also grants additional powers to the federal government, and in cases where there is overlap or conflicts between state and federal law, the Constitution established a system of federalism to provide a framework for resolving those conflicts.
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