Question

Which of these powers are under the control of the states?

creating local governments
regulating commerce
coining money
declaring war

Answer 1

Creating local governments.

Explanation: The power to create and manage local governments is reserved to the states (10th Amendment). Regulating commerce (especially interstate commerce), coining money, and declaring war are national (federal) powers—though states can regulate purely intrastate commerce, interstate commerce is a federal responsibility.