Civics Test Question 59: Name one power that is only for the states.

A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.

Translation

Name one power that is only for the states.说出一项只属于州政府的权力。Mencione un poder que es solo de los estados.

Official answers

Any one of these is correct.

Provide schooling and education提供学校教育Proveer escuelas y educación
Provide protection (police)提供保护（警察）Proveer protección (policía)
Provide safety (fire departments)提供安全（消防部门）Proveer seguridad (bomberos)
Give a driver’s license发驾照Dar licencias de manejar
Approve zoning and land use审批土地分区和用途Aprobar la zonificación y el uso de la tierra

Explanation

Some powers belong to the states, such as schools and education, police and fire protection, driver’s licenses, and zoning and land use. That is why driver’s licenses and school systems differ from state to state.

Memory tip

💡 Easiest: give a driver’s license.

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