Question

Closely read the quote, and then answer the question that follows.

"The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security." —James Madison, Federalist Paper No. 45

Which of the following statements both relates to the quote and supports it?

A The state governments should be the only legal authority making decisions for the people.
B The federal government is only useful when the nation is under threat from foreign nations.
C The relative power of the state and federal governments shifts constantly and has no consistency.
D The balance of power between the state and federal governments is best to promote the common good.

Answer 1

d.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

D The balance of power between the state and federal governments is best to promote the common good, relates to the quote and supports it. The quote by James Madison emphasizes that the federal government's role is most important during times of war and danger, while the state governments' role is most important during times of peace and security. This statement suggests that both the federal and state governments have important roles to play in promoting the common good, and a balanced distribution of power between them is necessary to fulfill their respective responsibilities.