All 128 questions · American Government / B: System of Government
2025 Civics Test · Question 59 of 128
Name one power that is only for the states.
En español: Mencione un poder que corresponde solo a los estados. — ver en español
Try to answer out loud first — then check
Accepted answers (USCIS M-1778)
- Provide schooling and education
- Provide protection (police)
- Provide safety (fire departments)
- Give a driver's license
- Approve zoning and land use
In the Naturalizer app, this question is taught inside “The machine” — how the three branches of the U.S. government work and check each other. On the real test, an officer asks up to 20 of the 128 questions out loud; 12 correct answers pass.
The real test is oral — practice answering out loudFree to start — no card needed.