Which of the following functions was a responsibility of the federal government, according to President Grover Cleveland?
A) Secure the welfare of citizens.
B) Provide a nationwide postal service.
C) Implement policies to maximize economic growth.
D) Prevent declining living standards for Americans.

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President Grover Cleveland, who served as the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, believed in a limited role for the federal government. However, providing a nationwide postal service is a responsibility of the federal government explicitly mentioned in the U.S. Constitution, which aligns with the functions Cleveland would have acknowledged as within the federal scope. The other options reflect broader interpretations of government responsibility that Cleveland, known for his conservative fiscal policies, would likely have deemed beyond the federal government's purview.

Which of the Following Functions Was a Responsibility of the Federal