Which of these is an example a concurrent power?
a. establishment of schools
b. administer elections
c. military defense
d. levying taxes?

The correct

d. levying taxes

Explanation:

Concurrent powers are powers granted to the federal government by the United States Constitution as well as to the states governments (shared powers) and can be executed at the same time to the same territory. The power to tax (levying taxes) is an example of a concurrent power because both the federal government and the states can impose taxes.

it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

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