0
What most contributed to the supremacy of the US federal government over state governments?
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
- the Civil War
محمد
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What says that the federal government is superior over state governments?
supremacy clauseconstitution
What does the Supremacy clause of the constitution state about the relationship between the national and state governments?
The Supremacy Clause grants supremacy to the United States Federal Government in any conflict between state and federal law. However, since the Federal Government has a limited mandate, the States still retain a large number of rights.
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 clause in article 6 section 2 of the constitution could the federal government use to override the states bills of rights?
The supremacy clause gave the federal government the ability to override the states bill of rights.
Who allows federal and state governments to share power but ensures federal supremacy when there are conflicts?
constitution
Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between state governments and the federal government?
While the federal government is in charge of some services, the state governments have many powers related to day-to-day life in the states.
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.
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.
What is the name for a government when power is divided between the federal and state governments?
federal and state governments.
What term refers to a type of government which had a central government sharing power with several state governments?
Federal republic refers to a type of government which has a central government sharing power with several state governments.
Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between state government s and the federal government?
( Government 5.4.2 Test) The supremacy clause of the Constitution ensures that it overrules state constitutions laws that address the same matters.
How does the principle of federalism affect the US government?
By dividing some responsibilities between the federal and state governments
