Multiple Choice

Question

Which of the following describes a power that allows states to check changes to the national government?
(1 point)
Responses

States may tax their own residents.
States may tax their own residents.

States hold and manage elections for federal officials.
States hold and manage elections for federal officials.

States have the right to make their own laws.
States have the right to make their own laws.

States must ratify changes to the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

States must ratify changes to the U.S. Constitution.

This power allows states to check changes to the national government by requiring their approval for amendments to the Constitution.