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Which of the following is an example of a delegated power of the federal government in the United States?

  1. Regulating education.

  2. Establishing local governments.

  3. Printing money.

  4. Conducting elections.

The correct answer is: Printing money.

An example of a delegated power of the federal government in the United States is the ability to print money. This refers to the federal government's power to control and regulate the country's currency and monetary policy. Option A is incorrect because the regulation of education is a power granted to the states. Option B is incorrect because the establishment of local governments is also a power granted to the states. Option D is incorrect because the responsibility for conducting elections lies primarily with individual states, although the federal government may intervene in certain cases.