Section: American Government: System

58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.

Official answer

  • • Print paper money
  • • Mint coins
  • • Declare war
  • • Create an army
  • • Make treaties
  • • Set foreign policy

Why

Only the federal government can print money, declare war, make treaties, and set foreign policy.

Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.

Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)