Q. 47 / 128American Government → System of Government
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- Print paper money
- Mint coins
- Declare war
- Create an army
- Make treaties
- Set foreign policy
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Context
Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution enumerates federal powers, establishing what the federal government can do. This list was designed to create a strong national government capable of unifying the states while leaving other powers to the states or the people. The power to print money, for example, prevents the chaos of multiple state currencies that existed under the Articles of Confederation.
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