Which of the following statements most effectively depicts Madison's position on the relative power of federal and state governments in Federalist Paper No. 39?

A

The division of power between federal and state governments can be changed but only if the federal courts initiate that shift.

B

The division of power between federal and state governments should not change except in direst circumstances and for a temporary period.

C

The division of power between federal and state governments cannot be changed unless initiated by Congress and approved by all of the state legislatures.

D

The division of power between federal and state governments is mutable and changeable as necessitated by circumstances and the will of the American people.