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Which statement best explains the relationship
between the federal and state governments, as
depicted in the cartoon?
O The federal government has more money and
authority than state governments.
If states want federal benefits, they have to accept
some federal authority over states' rights.
O The federal government forces states to accept
federal benefits so it can exercise federal authority.
O States often accept federal benefits without knowing
that they are forfeiting certain states' rights.

The relationship between the federal and state governments, as depicted in the cartoon shows that If states want federal benefits, they have to accept some federal authority over states' rights.

What is depicted in the cartoon?

The political cartoon showed the federal government offering the state government a bag of social security and federal benefit.

But to make this possible, the state government need to accept some federal authority over states' rights.

Therefore, the Option B is correct.

What is the relationship between the Federal and State governments?

The relationship between the Federal and State governments is shared responsibilities.

The federal and state governments enjoy autonomy according to the Federal Constitution. The purpose of this autonomy is to protect citizens' rights against a strong central government.

However, some states neglect this autonomy to beg for aid, not realizing that "he who pays the piper dictates the tone".

Thus, the political cartoon is best explained by Option D.

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