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

Question

(1 point)
Responses

distribute educational opportunities
distribute educational opportunities - only 2 answers are allowed

enforce anti-drug laws
enforce anti-drug laws - only 2 answers are allowed

ensure a decent standard of living
ensure a decent standard of living - only 2 answers are allowed

guarantee a republican form of government
guarantee a republican form of government - only 2 answers are allowed

protect the state from invasion

only two answers are allowe

Answer 1

The obligations of the national government to the states include:

1. Guarantee a republican form of government - This is mandated by the U.S. Constitution (Article IV, Section 4).
2. Protect the state from invasion - The national government is responsible for protecting states from both external threats and invasion.

So the correct responses are:

• Guarantee a republican form of government
• Protect the state from invasion