Which statement best explains the relationship

between the federal and state governments, as

depicted in the cartoon?


A) The federal government has more money and

authority than state governments.

B) If states want federal benefits, they have to accept

some federal authority over states' rights.

C) The federal government forces states to accept

federal benefits so it can exercise federal authority.

D) States often accept federal benefits witho knowing

that they are forfeiting certain states' rights.