Which of the following is/are common arguments made by proponents of greater state government authority (and less national government authority)? (select all that apply) the union is made more secure when the states are granted as much autonomy and independence as possible. when states maintain a certain amount of autonomy and independence, they are better able to check the power of the central government and thereby preserve liberty. state governments can provide beneficial uniform rules and standards across the entire country better than the federal government can. states are better able to prevent "races to the bottom" than is the national government. when policies and laws are set at the state or local level, citizens are better enabled to develop the skills, habits, and dispositions necessary for responsible participation in democratic self-government.