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When can the federal government force a state to get rid of a law?
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∙ 13y ago
They cannot
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The Tenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States explains that those powers not explicitly detailed in the Constitution are reserved to the states (and the people). Therefore, if the law is not in voilation of precedence or the US Constitution, the federal government cannot prohibit the law. However, the implied powers, or those referenced in the "necessary and proper" clause in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, permit Congress to impose laws to effectively execute current laws and those principles in the Constitution. Thus, the federal government can deem a law "unconstitutional" or improper and therefore prevent the law from being passed. Additionally, if that state takes action in accordance with or against foreign nations or attempts to establish individual correspondence, relationships, or treaties with other nations - actions lacking federal approval or undermining the principles for which the nation stands - that law can be REVOKED.
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What is the different between a state law and a federal law?
A state law is created by the state and only pertains to that single state. A federal law is created by the national government and is enforced throughout the whole nation. Federal law overrides state law.
What takes priority State Constitution or State Regulations?
Federal. The dual government is set up in such a way that if federal and state are in conflict, federal trumps. The order is as follows: Federal constitution Federal statute Federal case law Federal regulations and administrative law State constitution State statute State case law State regulations and administrative law
Does federal law ouer ride state law?
Only when a state tries to use a power specifically defined for the federal government under the constitution
What is states had the power to ignore a federal tax law they did not like?
The federal government uses tax laws and funding to force the states to act in certain ways (drinking), if each state could ignore what the federal government says they would be eliminating its power.
What happens in the federal system if a state law conflicts with a national law?
The federal law overrides the state law. The federal government is the "supreme law of the land," meaning that whatever it says goes. For example, a state can pass a law stating that everything has to wear blue jeans on Tuesday. However if the federal government passes a law that everyone has to wear red pants on Tuesday, then everyone in that state and the rest of the country has to wear red pants on Tuesday.
What power are given to the state governments?
Reserved
What did the Marshall Court ruling that supported the sanctity of the contracts end federal law over state law boost?
a national economy and a strong federal government
Could the federal government make the states obey its laws?
yes
How Federal law state law and local law interact?
Read the US Constitution . . Powers not specifically granted to the Federal Government are reserved to the States. (paraphrased)
Should the federal government be able to override state policies?
supremacy clause- federal law ranks supreme over state laws
What principle states that a state government can declare a federal law invalid within the state's borders?
Nullification
What did the Marshall courts ruling that supported the sanctity of contracts and federal law over state law boost?
a national economy and a strong federal government
