Which of these are obligations of the national government to the states? Select all that apply.

A. distribute educational opportunities
B. enforce anti-drug laws
C. ensure a decent standard of living
D. guarantee a republican form of government
E. protect the state from invasion

8 answers

And you think … ?
Oh, A and C?
I disagree.

https://www.google.com/search?q=US+constitution+and+education&oq=US+constitution+and+education&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i64.10388j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Remember — governments are primarily set up and agreed to for protection from outside our country/state as well as from within.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Social_Contract
D and E?
Definitely E. I'm not sure about D.

The only other one that comes close, IMO, is B. It's why we have the DEA and ATF.
Guarantee a republican form of government and protect the state from invasion.
All answers: If a states police force could not keep the peace. Guarantee a republican form of government, protect the state from invasion. Protection from the federal government. 100%!!
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