Question 59 of 128 American Government
Name one power that is only for the states.
Answers USCIS accepts
- Provide schooling and education
- Provide protection (police)
- Provide safety (fire departments)
- Give a driver’s license
- Approve zoning and land use
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
Powers only for the states include providing schooling, police protection and fire safety, giving driver’s licenses, and approving zoning.
What it means
States handle many everyday services. Each state runs its own schools, licenses drivers and decides land use through zoning.
“Give a driver’s license” is an easy answer to remember.
Memory tip: States: Schools, Police, Driver’s licenses.
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Name one power that is only for the states.
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .