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Name one power that is only for the states.

Answer. Any of these is accepted.
Give a driver’s license
  • Also accepted
  • Provide schooling and education
  • Provide protection (police)
  • Provide safety (fire departments)
  • Approve zoning and land use
Remember it: Schools, police, fire, driver’s license: state.
En español
Mencione un poder que es solo de los estados.
  • Otorgar licencias de conducir
  • Proporcionar escuelas y educación
  • Proporcionar protección (policía)
  • Proporcionar seguridad (cuerpos de bomberos)
  • Aprobar la zonificación y uso de la tierra (uso de suelos)

El examen se hace en inglés. Más en la página en español.

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2025 civics test. Last reviewed September 5, 2026. Report a problem with this question.

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This is question 59 of 128 on the 2025 USCIS civics test, in the section System of government.

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