Question

Which power is granted to the federal government, but not to state governments?

F Collecting corporate taxes
G Issuing professional licenses
H Maintaining a standing army
J Providing fire protection for homes

Answer 1

H.

Step-by-step explanation:

A standing army is a permanent army that is paid. Such a permanently organized military is maintained by the nation and federal government. A standing army, therefore, consists of full-time soldiers.

Therefore, from the stated powers, the power that solely resides with the federal government is maintaining a standing army. Thus option H is correct.