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 for federal officials
c. states have the right to make their own laws
d. states must ratify changes to the u. s. constitution

the answer is b

Explanation: According to the election system of USA the chief of federal government is known as the president of the country. He is elected indirectly by the people which is known as electoral vote. These electoral votes are from the representative from different states who are elected by popular votes. So the federal government is elected by the representative from the states.

Therefore option C is the answer which allows the states to check changes to the national government.

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