American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Which of the following is an example of a reserved power of the states in the United States?

Regulating interstate commerce.
Establishing a national currency.
Conducting foreign policy.
Regulating education.

The correct answer is: Regulating education.

A reserved power of the states in the United States is a power that is not explicitly outlined in the United States Constitution and therefore, is left to the states to manage. Options A, B, and C are all examples of powers that are specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution. For example, regulating interstate commerce is outlined in the Commerce Clause of the Constitution, establishing a national currency is given to Congress in Article I, Section 8, and conducting foreign policy is a power solely given to the President and Congress. Therefore, D is the correct answer because it is a power that is reserved for the states to regulate.