Question 58 of 128 American Government
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Answers USCIS accepts
- Print paper money
- Mint coins
- Declare war
- Create an army
- Make treaties
- Set foreign policy
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
Powers only for the federal government include printing paper money, minting coins, declaring war, creating an army and making treaties.
What it means
Under the Constitution, some powers belong only to the national government so the country speaks with one voice, especially on money and foreign affairs.
Any one is enough. “Print paper money” is easy to remember.
Memory tip: Federal only: Money, War, Treaties.
Quiz yourself
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .