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Official USCIS civics question 59 of 128

Name one power that is only for the states.

American GovernmentSystem of Government

Official answers (English)

  • Provide schooling and education
  • Provide protection (police)
  • Provide safety (fire departments)
  • Give a driver's license
  • Approve zoning and land use

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

Explanation

English

States handle things like schools, police, fire protection, driver's licenses, and local zoning.

Türkçe

Eyaletler; okullar, polis, itfaiye, ehliyet ve yerel imar gibi işlerle ilgilenir.

Español

Los estados se encargan de escuelas, policía, bomberos, licencias de conducir y zonificación local.

Memory hint

💡 EN: States: schools, police, driver's licenses.

💡 TR: Eyaletler: okullar, polis, ehliyet.

💡 ES: Estados: escuelas, policía, licencias.

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