2008 test · Question 42 of 100
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
Official USCIS answers
- provide schooling and education
- provide protection (police)
- provide safety (fire departments)
- give a driver's license
- approve zoning and land use
Why this is the answer
The Constitution gives states control over many local matters, like schools, police, fire departments, driver's licenses, and zoning. These are not listed as federal powers, so states handle them.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: states handle local services like schools, police, and driver's licenses.
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).