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Federalism — Federal vs State Powers
3 official civics questions from the 2025 version (128 questions) of the USCIS naturalization test — the 2025 test applies if USCIS received your Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. Topic area: american government — b: system of government. On test day the officer asks 20 questions from the full bank of 128 and you need 12 correct.
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
Answer: Print paper money
Name one power that is only for the states.
Answer: Provide schooling and education
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
Answer: (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
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