The federal and state governments both have abilities and share similar duties. Which of the following however, is NOT a duty of a state as defined in the U. S. Constitution? (A)Establish and maintain armed forces.
(B)Set up courts.
(C)Sentence convicted criminals.
(D)Borrow money.

The correct answer is - (A) Establish and maintain armed forces.

Explanation:

The powers that are shared by the state governments and the federal government are known as concurrent powers. These powers can be practice all together within the same region or to the same citizens.

These concurrent powers that are shared are borrowing money, establishing courts, taxing and regulating election and sentence of convicted criminals. Establishing the armed forces and maintaining the armed forces are not under the state government.