USCIS 128:58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.

OpenAI. (2026).  Name one power that is only for the federal government.  [AI-generated infographic]. OpenAI.  Edited by Jennifer Gagliardi

The federal government has some powers that only it can use. These powers are written in the U.S. Constitution. State governments do not have these powers.

One power of the federal government is to print paper money and mint coins. This means the national government creates the official money used in the United States.

The federal government also has the power to declare war and create an army. These powers help protect the country and defend the United States.

The federal government also works with other countries. It can make treaties and set foreign policy. This means the national government decides how the United States works with other nations around the world.