Which of the following is an example of a reserved power of the states?
A) establishing a post office
B) coining money
C) imposing the death penalty
D) conducting foreign relations

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Imposing the death penalty is a power that is reserved for the states according to the Tenth Amendment of the US Constitution. The federal government does not have the authority to impose the death penalty, and it is up to each state to decide whether or not to use it as a form of punishment.

The other options listed are examples of powers that are either delegated to the federal government (establishing a post office, coining money) or shared by the federal and state governments (conducting foreign relations).

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Reserved