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2025 civics test · Question 58 of 128 · American Government: System of Government
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Accepted answers
- Print paper money
- Mint coins
- Declare war
- Create an army
- Make treaties
- Set foreign policy
About this question
- It is question 58 on the official USCIS list of 128 questions for the 2025 civics test, the test for people who filed Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. Which test do I take?
- You only need to give one of the answers listed.
- It is not one of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants.
- At the interview the officer asks up to 20 questions out loud and you need 12 correct answers to pass.
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