Many of the enumerated powers of Congress deal with federalism because ______.

A. the powers created divisions within the government and that protected state governments
B. these powers were specifically reserved to the states to protect the rights of the states
C. these powers enable the national government to address problems the states had not grappled with effectively under the Articles of Confederation
D. they impose strict limitations on exactly what activities the national government can pursue to a greater degree than was true under the Articles of Confederation


Answer: C

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