Civics test question 58 of 128 · System of Government
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- Print paper money
- Mint coins
- Declare war
- Create an army
- Make treaties
- Set foreign policy
Why this is the answer
Some powers belong only to the federal government. Examples include printing money, declaring war, creating an army, making treaties, and setting foreign policy.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- Issue driver's licenses
- Provide police protection
- Approve zoning laws
- Provide schooling and education
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