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federal law does over rule state law, however as Professor Jeffrey M. Shaman said "State courts can focus on local conditions within their states." "State constitutions contain various provisions not found in the federal constitution and state judges have rediscovered the historical foundations of their constitutions that guarantee rights and liberties."
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∙ 13y agoYes. no state law can supersede a federal law
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What law is more important state or national?
The Federal laws take precedance over any state laws.
The idea that the state's power is more important than the federal power is?
State's rights. The states used this in the early 1800's so that way they could ignore certain federal laws that they did not agree with and so that way they did not have to follow all federal laws if they chose not to.
What might happen if the Constitution allowed state laws to have supremacy over federal laws?
If the state laws had more power than federal laws the Constitution would have little to no power.
In a federal government the states are more powerful than the national government?
No. Because of the tendency of the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the federal government as well as the "supremacy clause" (Federal Laws override state laws if there is a conflict) in the constitution, the federal government exercises more authority and overall power than state governments.
Which government has more power the state or national?
Of course not! Each state has its own laws, which are independent of federal laws, at least to the extent they do not contradict federal law or violate federally protected rights. The vast majority of state laws are outside the jurisdiction of federal law; the US Constitution grants the federal government only limited scope within states.
What might happen if the constitution allowed state law to have supremacy over federal law?
If the state laws had more power than Federal Laws the Constitution would have little to no power.
What might happened if the constitution allowed state law to have supremacy over federal law?
If the state laws had more power than Federal Laws the Constitution would have little to no power.
Do federal felony gun laws supersede state laws?
The first layer is federal gun laws. From there State laws can restrict gun laws more, but not make them more liberal. From there County laws/ordinances can restrict more so, but not make them more liberal. <><><> Above is correct, but with an exception- Many states have enacted "preemption" statutes, to prevent a "patchwork quilt" of gun laws that vary dramatically city to city, county to county. In those states, the State Legislature preempts the ability of a county to pass gun laws, reserving that right to itself.
What judiciary is most important Federal or state?
They are both important, but the federal courts wield more power, as they can overrule a lower, state court's decision.
What is the role of the court system?
The role of the state judiciary system is vital to the operation of state government in general. The state courts interpret and apply state laws. They help resolve confflicts like business disgreements and grievances that citizens may have against each other. State courts also punish crimes that violate state law. Many consider the federal courts more important than state courts. But, State courts are important because state laws are important. Most laws that effect the citizen on a daily basis are state and local laws. It is the job of the state courts to interpret those laws.
Are the States more powerful than the national government in a federal system?
No. Because of the tendency of the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the federal government as well as the "supremacy clause" (Federal Laws override state laws if there is a conflict) in the constitution, the federal government exercises more authority and overall power than state governments.
In a federal system the states are more powerful than a national government?
No. Because of the tendency of the Supreme Court to rule in favor of the federal government as well as the "supremacy clause" (Federal Laws override state laws if there is a conflict) in the constitution, the federal government exercises more authority and overall power than state governments.
