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What does the federal supremacy clause establish?
What does the federal supremacy clause establish?
- The supremacy of federal laws over state laws (correct)
- Equal authority of federal and state laws
- The supremacy of state laws over federal laws
- The complete separation of federal and state laws
In which situations does the federal supremacy clause apply?
In which situations does the federal supremacy clause apply?
- When federal law conflicts with state law (correct)
- When both federal and state laws are in agreement
- When federal and state laws are unrelated
- When state law conflicts with federal law
What is the significance of the federal supremacy clause in the U.S. legal system?
What is the significance of the federal supremacy clause in the U.S. legal system?
- It ensures that state laws always supersede federal laws
- It grants states the power to override federal legislation
- It limits the authority of the federal government over state matters
- It helps maintain uniformity in the application of federal law across all states (correct)
In the context of Law A and Law B, which law takes precedence according to the federal supremacy clause?
In the context of Law A and Law B, which law takes precedence according to the federal supremacy clause?
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Which factor determines the supremacy of federal law over state law under the federal supremacy clause?
Which factor determines the supremacy of federal law over state law under the federal supremacy clause?
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If Law A is in direct conflict with Law B, which law prevails based on the federal supremacy clause?
If Law A is in direct conflict with Law B, which law prevails based on the federal supremacy clause?
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