Which type of powers are those that are stated in the constitution and belong to the Commonwealth, such as defence and currency?

Which type of powers are those that are stated in the constitution and belong to the Commonwealth, such as defence and currency?

• A. Exclusive Powers
• B. Residual Powers
• C. Concurrent Powers
• D. State Powers

Answer: (A)

Exclusive powers are powers that the Constitution assigns to the Commonwealth, so only the national government can legislate in those areas. Defence and currency are classic examples because the Constitution treats national defense and the creation and regulation of currency as national responsibilities. States cannot pass laws in these sectors; if they attempted to, the Commonwealth law would prevail where there is inconsistency. This distinguishes exclusive powers from residual powers (not listed in the Constitution and held by the states) and concurrent powers (which can be exercised by both levels, with the Commonwealth law taking precedence if there’s a conflict). So this type of power is exclusive powers.

Exclusive powers are powers that the Constitution assigns to the Commonwealth, so only the national government can legislate in those areas. Defence and currency are classic examples because the Constitution treats national defense and the creation and regulation of currency as national responsibilities. States cannot pass laws in these sectors; if they attempted to, the Commonwealth law would prevail where there is inconsistency. This distinguishes exclusive powers from residual powers (not listed in the Constitution and held by the states) and concurrent powers (which can be exercised by both levels, with the Commonwealth law taking precedence if there’s a conflict). So this type of power is exclusive powers.