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A state can create laws that are stricter than federal law, as long as there is no conflict, or the Constitution specifically reserves the right to the Federal government.
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How are states denied powers?
Federal Laws and the federal constitution super cedes the states.
What is the federal?
The federal is like all of the states. Example: Federal laws are passed down to the 50 states.
What championed states rights and questioned the legality of applying some federal laws in the states?
This championed states rights and questioned the legality of applying some federal laws in the states.
Explain how national laws affect state citizens. What contributions do states make to national well being?
It is my understanding that State laws take precedence over Federal laws (for instance, there is a federal speed limit but individual states set their own). In cases where the laws of two different states are in conflict, Federal laws apply.
Who are bankruptcy laws regulated by in the united states?
The federal government and the states
As Chief Justice of the United States what was John Marshall's interpretation of state and federal laws under the Constitution?
Federal laws were superior to state laws
Does the federal statue apply to all states?
Yes, Federal laws take precedence. However states can enact stricter laws without violating the federal statutes. They cannot void any portion of a federal law.
What did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions argue?
States could nullify federal laws. That states could and should decide when Congress was passing unconstitutional laws PLATOO against a loose interpretation of the constitution
What state does not obey federal law?
All states are subject to Federal Laws and obey them.
Should the states have the power to make their own laws today?
The states already have the power to make their own laws today. However, if it conflicts with laws passed by the federal government, the federal laws are supposed to supersede the states laws. Their has always been a conflict concerning states rights as opposed to federal laws. A current example is laws passed by various states legalizing recreational use of marijuana. According to the federal government, its use is still illegal. A more recent example (2017) are regulations involving deportation of illegal immigrants by the federal government being countered by local governments refusing to comply.
How many states are there in united?
Has anyone ever tried to count that high? Are you talking about Federal Laws and state laws and county laws and municiple laws all combined? Or just federal laws?
Do states have to follow federal AWOL laws?
Yes, that is what a Federal Law is so all states must obey the law.
