Civics test question 59 of 128 · System of Government
Name one power that is only for the states.
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- Provide schooling and education
- Provide protection (police)
- Provide safety (fire departments)
- Give a driver's license
- Approve zoning and land use
Why this is the answer
Some powers belong to the states. Examples include education, police and fire protection, driver's licenses, and zoning or land use.
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Pick the correct answer.
Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- Print paper money
- Create an army
- Declare war
- Make treaties
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