Question

Which statement would a federalists be most likely to agree with?

Answer 1

D. The federal government can only function effectively if it has the ability to collect taxes

Answer 2

D. The federal government can only function effectively if it has the ability to collect taxes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Federal Government needs to be more powerful than the governments of the States, according to Federalists, and no Government can operate without money. To be more powerful than a State, the Federal Government should also be able to collect taxes, since it will need money to operate and also, most likely more money than a State to be more powerful than a State.