Question

In discussing federalism, observers often concentrate on the tension over where national powers end and state powers begin.But state and federal governments have concurrent powers as well. How do some of these powers affect citizens? And if the judicial branch had not gained the power of judicial review, would it have any effective check to place on the executive or legislative branch?

Answer 1

Concurrent powers like law enforcement and taxation affect citizens in many ways. First law enforcement affects citizens in the ways of keeping them in check. Without law enforcement, the US would be a riot. Law enforcement gives citizens rules to follow and lately, has enforced them to the fullest. Law enforcement ensures public safety, in which a lot of people take for granted. All-embracing, law enforcement has a positive effect on citizens in the ways of limiting disorderly conduct, decreasing the use of drugs, and slows down the crime rate. Because let's face it, without law enforcement, drug dealers would rule the world, and murders would occur much more often because they wouldn’t be a fear in facing any consequences. Another concurrent power is Taxation, and taxation is something every citizen must deal with, it keeps the nation proportional.