A local church ____ withdraw from the International General Assembly.

• A. May not
• B. Will not
• C. Cannot
• D. Should not

Answer: (C)

The key idea is the authority structure within the church. A local church is a part of the larger International General Assembly, and its power is defined by the denomination’s rules. Because a single local church does not have the authority to sever its participation in the international body, it cannot withdraw. “Cannot” expresses this absolute lack of capability within the established structure, which is why it’s the best fit.

The other phrases would produce different meanings: “will not” talks about a future choice or intent, not about capacity; “may not” suggests a permission issue that could be granted or denied by policy, rather than an inherent limitation; and “should not” is a recommendation or admonition, not a statement about what the church is capable of doing.