How does the constitution ensure that state governments have a large share of power

state governments ALONE (not federal govt. power) were given the powers to

* Issue licenses

* Regulate intrastate (within the state) businesses

* Conduct elections

* Establish local governments

* Ratify amendments to the Constitution

* Take measures for public health and safety

* May exert powers the Constitution does not delegate to the national government or prohibit the states from using

Powers that the states SHARE with the federal government are

Collect taxes

Build roads

Borrow money

Establish courts

Make and enforce laws

Charter banks and corporations

Spend money for the general welfare

Take private property for public purposes, with just compensation