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What limits does the federal constitution put on the states ability to tax?
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14th Amendment Limitations
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What did the states demand to go into the constitution?
The states demanded that the powers of the federal government be limited go into the Constitution. The Bill of Rights limits these powers.
How are states denied powers?
Federal Laws and the federal constitution super cedes the states.
Can states extend civil liberties or civil rights beyond those in the US Constitution?
Yes. But this would not protect the person who goes beyond the limits in the US Constitution from prosecution in Federal Court. What the states may not do is impose more restrictive limits on civil liberties or civil rights than those in the US Constitution.
Constitution states that these powers are federal governments?
The Constitution states that expressed powers are the federal governments.
Can the states violate the Bill of Rights?
The 14th Amendment to the U.S Constitution enforces federal law, including the Bill of Rights, on the state governments. However, before the 14th Amendment, states did have the ability to "violate" the rights of their citizens.
Document that states the rules and limits of government?
The constitution.
Is the constitution of the US a secondary source?
The Constitution of the United States, for the most part, has described the role of the Federal government, the basic rights of US citizens, and the limits of the Federal governments powers. As such, it's my opinion that it is a current and thus primary source of information.
What amendment sets speed limits?
Speed limits aren't in the Constitution. If you wanted to really reach you could say the 10th--any powers not reserved to the federal government devolve to the states--but that would be a big stretch.
What divides the power of government between the federal government and the states?
A+ U.S. Constitution
What event played the greatest role in establishing the supremacy of the national government over the states?
The federal government has extremely limited authority over the states, Article VI, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, is known as the Supremacy Clause, but even it has limits. The 10th amendment guarantees that the states retain all power not specifically granted the federal government by the constitution.
The federal government should set national speed limits?
The federal government sets national speed limits by promising monetary incentives to states that cooperate with their legislature. The states can set their own limits but if they want aid from the federal government they must comply with their mandates.
What was stronger under the constitution the states or the federal government?
states
