Definition of Concurrent powers

governing powers that are shared by both two different divisions

Examples of Concurrent powers in a sentence

The agencies have concurrent powers and share spending responsibilities 50/50.  🔊

Because they have concurrent powers, both federal and state governments have the authority to tax citizens.  🔊

Since both the federal and state governments have the power to build roads, they are said to have concurrent powers.  🔊

The U.S. Constitution gave concurrent powers to the federal and state governments in an effort to make some responsibilities shared.  🔊

Establishing a court system and punishing criminals are concurrent powers given to both the federal government and the state administrations.  🔊

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