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Official USCIS civics question 20 of 128

Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

American GovernmentSystem of Government65/20 question

Official answers (English)

  • Writes laws
  • Declares war
  • Makes the federal budget

The real civics test is oral and answered in English, so official questions and answers always stay in English.

Explanation

English

Congress writes laws, can declare war, and makes the federal budget.

Türkçe

Kongre yasaları yazar, savaş ilan edebilir ve federal bütçeyi yapar.

Español

El Congreso escribe leyes, puede declarar la guerra y elabora el presupuesto federal.

Memory hint

💡 EN: Congress makes laws and the budget, and can declare war.

💡 TR: Kongre yasaları ve bütçeyi yapar, savaş ilan edebilir.

💡 ES: El Congreso hace las leyes y el presupuesto, y puede declarar la guerra.

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