Question

some opponents of the constitution worried that requiring the federal government to share power with state governments did not go far enough in limiting its power. to address this concern, the writers of the federalist papers describe the differences between the powers of the two levels of government. read the passages. then answer the question below. federalist no. 39 the federal governments power extends to certain enumerated objects only, and leaves to the several states a residuary and inviolable sovereignty over all other objects. enumerated: listed residuary and inviolable sovereignty: remaining and unbreakable power federalist no. 45 the powers delegated by the proposed constitution to the federal government are few and defined. those which are to remain in the state governments are numerous and indefinite. based on the passages, how do the powers of the federal government differ from the powers of state governments? the federal government only has specifically defined powers, while state governments retain broad powers over matters in their states. the federal government has unlimited and undefined powers, while state governments only have specific powers listed by the constitution. the federal government cannot overrule state laws, but state governments can overrule federal laws.

Explanation:

Federalist No. 39 states federal power is for enumerated objects, leaving states with residual sovereignty. Federalist No. 45 says federal powers are few and defined, state powers numerous and indefinite. So, federal has specific defined powers while states have broad powers.

Answer:

The federal government only has specifically defined powers, while state governments retain broad powers over matters in their states.