Which statement best explains the relationship between the federal and state governments, as
depicted in the cartoon?

A) The federal government has more money and
authority than state governments.
B) If states want federal benefits, they have to accept
some federal authority over states' rights.
C) The federal government forces states to accept
federal benefits so it can exercise federal authority.
D) States often accept federal benefits witho knowing
that they are forfeiting certain states' rights.