Why Are State Governments More Likely Than the Federal Government

Why are state governments more likely than the federal government to cut spending on programs that serve low-income residents?

A) State governments cannot run deficits as the federal government can, and state governments have more limited taxing capabilities than the federal government.
B) The federal government cannot run deficits as state governments can, and the federal government has more limited taxing capabilities than state governments.
C) The federal government must abide by the "general welfare" clause of the Constitution and provide minimal levels of support for low-income residents, while state governments do not.
D) State governments only began enacting spending programs for low-income residents in the 1990s, while the federal government has been providing such services since the 1800s.