58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.
American Government · System of Government
Accepted answer(s)
- Print paper money
- Mint coins
- Declare war
- Create an army
- Make treaties
- Set foreign policy
USCIS officers ask this on the 2025 Civics Test because understanding "american government" is core to how the U.S. system works day to day. Memorize the exact answer above rather than a paraphrase — officers accept the wording USCIS publishes, and "Print paper money" is the safest phrasing to say out loud in the interview.
This is question 58 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.