What is one power of the federal government?

• A. To collect state taxes
• B. To print money
• C. To regulate marriage
• D. To conduct elections

Answer: (B)

One power of the federal government is to print money. This function is central to the federal government's control over the nation's economy and monetary policy. The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the authority to mint currency, manage the country's money supply, and regulate its value. The power to print money is primarily exercised through the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve System, which helps to ensure stable economic growth and inflation control.

The other options, while they may involve government authority, fall under the jurisdiction of state governments or are shared responsibilities. For instance, collecting state taxes is a power reserved for the states, regulating marriage is a state matter, and conducting elections is primarily a state responsibility, although the federal government can set certain standards for federal elections.