Question

Which of the following describes a power that allows states to check changes to the national government?

A. states may tax their own residents
B. states hold and manage elections foe federal officials
C. states have the right to make their own laws
D. states must ratify changes to the U.S. Constitution

Answer 1

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

Explanation: The federal system works on a series of checks and balances