In general, how has the power of the federal and the state governments changed over the course of the country's history? The federal government has gained power compared to the states. The states have gained power compared to the federal government. The power of the federal and state governments has remained the same, as demanded by the U. S. Constitution. The federal government was intended to be weaker than the state governments.

Considering "civil disobedience," which best describes how thoreau and martin luther king, jr. both felt about acts of civil disobedience? a. they both believed that acts of peaceful political protest would not affect or alter the law. b. they both believed that people should go against certain laws because government is a flawed concept. c. they both believed that individuals have the right and the responsibility to protest unjust laws. d. they both believed that breaking the law is an unjust action that deserves punishment. answer is c.