Citizenship · System of Government

What is one power of the federal government?

  1. A Issue driver's licenses
  2. B To print money, declare war, create an army, or make treaties
  3. C Approve zoning and land use
  4. D Provide schooling and education

Why this is the answer

The Constitution gives the FEDERAL (national) government certain ENUMERATED POWERS, including: (1) print money (only the federal government can create currency); (2) declare WAR; (3) create an ARMY and military forces; (4) make TREATIES with foreign nations; (5) regulate interstate commerce; (6) establish post offices; (7) coin and regulate money; (8) establish naturalization rules (immigration/citizenship); (9) establish federal courts. Any ONE of these is acceptable on the USCIS test. The 10th Amendment reserves all other powers to the STATES or to the people. State powers include: provide schooling and education; provide protection (police); provide safety (fire departments); give a driver's license; approve zoning and land use. Some powers are SHARED (federal and state both can do them): tax, build roads, make and enforce laws, establish courts.
Source: USCIS Civics Question 44 (65/20)

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