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Question 58

Name one power that is only for the federal government.

  1. Conduct local elections
  2. Mint coinsCorrect answer
  3. Declare warCorrect answer
  4. Print paper moneyCorrect answer

Official answer

  • Print paper money
  • Mint coins
  • Declare war
  • Create an army
  • Make treaties
  • Set foreign policy

Explanation

The Constitution assigns national powers such as coining money, declaring war, raising an army, making treaties, and conducting foreign policy to the federal government. Individual states cannot exercise those powers on their own.

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Question 58: Name one power that is only for the federal government. · U.S. Civics Test 2025 · Questena