Official USCIS civics question 59 of 128
Name one power that is only for the states.
Official answers (English)
- Provide schooling and education
- Provide protection (police)
- Provide safety (fire departments)
- Give a driver's license
- Approve zoning and land use
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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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