Official USCIS civics question 58 of 128
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Official answers (English)
- Print paper money
- Mint coins
- Declare war
- Create an army
- Make treaties
- Set foreign policy
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Explanation
English
Only the federal government can print money, declare war, make treaties, and set foreign policy.
Türkçe
Yalnızca federal hükümet para basabilir, savaş ilan edebilir, antlaşma yapabilir ve dış politika belirleyebilir.
Español
Solo el gobierno federal puede imprimir dinero, declarar la guerra, hacer tratados y fijar la política exterior.
Memory hint
💡 EN: Federal-only: print money, declare war, treaties.
💡 TR: Sadece federal: para basmak, savaş, antlaşmalar.
💡 ES: Solo federal: imprimir dinero, guerra, tratados.
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