Question: Analyze the relationship between federal and state governments. o How has the relationship between the federal and state governments changed over time? Question options: a) The balance of power between the federal and state governments has shifted over time, with the federal government gradually accumulating more authority through mechanisms like the Supremacy Clause, the Commerce Clause, and the 14th Amendment. However, states still maintain significant autonomy in many policy areas. b) The relationship between the federal and state governments has remained static since the Constitution was ratified, with no meaningful changes in the balance of power. c) The federal government has always maintained absolute supremacy over the states, with no meaningful autonomous role for state governments. d) The Constitution intended for the federal government to be completely subservient to the states, but this federal-state relationship has been steadily eroded over time.