Read this passage: A state has experienced a rise in car accidents caused by
drivers texting or surfing the Internet on their cell phones.
The state government decides to pass a law completely
banning cell phone use in cars and enforces harsh
penalties on those who violate the law. Though some
members of Congress object to this strict new law, they
are unable to influence the state to change it.
This situation illustrates a state exercising
A. reserved powers
B. referendum powers
C. concurrent powers
D. federalist powers