Which of the following statements best describes why the federal gover

Which of the following statements best describes why the federal government is unable to do whatever politicians currently in power want?

a. The citizens would rise up in rebellion if actions were outrageous.
b. The lack of funds to implement actions are seen as unreasonable by a majority of voters.
c. Only the actions authorized by the Constitution are legitimate.
d. The states would rebel and withdraw from the union.

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ANS: C
The federal government is a government of limited powers, which means that, for a federal action to be legitimate, it must be authorized. Only those actions that are within the scope of the Constitution, the supreme law of the land, are authorized. Power of the states and citizens is limited under the overall umbrella of the federal government. Funding is also controlled through the powers of the federal government.