Question 59 of 128
Name one power that is only for 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 U.S. system shares power between the federal government and the states. The official answers are local duties that states manage, such as schools, police, fire services, licenses, and zoning.
💡 Memory tip: Local daily life—schools, police, fire, licenses, zoning—points to state power.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.