Read the paragraph from the section "Increasing Citizens' Input Into Government."

Electing both state and national officials also increases the input of citizens into their government. And if a state adopts a failed new policy, at least it would not be a disaster for everyone. On the other hand, say a state's new programs work well. Other states can adopt their ideas and adjust them to their own needs.

Why did the author choose to include this information in the article?

A
to illustrate James Madison's main fear about state government
B
to introduce the idea that state policies are most often failures
C
to elaborate on the benefits of splitting state and federal power
D
to emphasize the importance of voting for individual citizens