Question 41

Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

To print moneyCorrect answer
To run the public schools
To issue driver's licenses
To approve local zoning and land use

Official answer

to print money
to declare war
to create an army
to make treaties

Explanation

Coining and printing money, declaring war, raising an army and making treaties are powers the Constitution gives to the federal government. Licensing, schooling and zoning are handled by the states.

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