Which of the Following Describes Coercive Federalism

Which of the following describes coercive federalism?

A) The national government shares decision-making power with the state governments, but the states agree to accept less money.
B) The national government issues federal funds to state governments to encourage states to meet certain policy requirements.
C) The national government uses regulations and mandates to make state governments change their policies.
D) The national government restricts the powers of state governments to tax and to spend money.
E) The national government becomes a unitary system.