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In some areas, yes. States rights are spelled out in the Constitution and issues are often ruled on by the Supreme Court.

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Q: Do the federal government have authority over state government?
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Does federal government have authority over state government?

no


What amendment gives the states the authority that the federal government does not have?

The tenth amendment gives the state authority that the federal government does not have. This amendment goes into great detail about the amount of power that the federal government has and what the state has control over.


What are the powers of U.S. state governments?

State governments have the power to manage public education, regulate intrastate commerce, enact criminal laws and maintain public safety, administer elections, and establish local government structures within their state. They also have the authority to collect taxes, provide for public welfare programs, and regulate land use and development.


When there is a dispute between states and the federal government over authority who has the authority to settle that dispute?

If there are disputes over authority between local, state, or the national government, how are the disputes resolved?


The resolution of the Nullification Crisis established the authority of the federal government over?

State Governments


What did the resolution of the Nullification Crisis establish?

The authority of the federal government over the state governments.


Which constitution amendment has been used to restrict the scope of authority by the federal government over the state?

10th.


Compare and contrast the differences and similarities of federal and state government?

The state is the sole source of the right to resort to the use of legitimate force to compel obedience from citizens. The government is a complex of institutions of the state but is not itself the source of authority. Rather, government institutions exercise the state authority. Taken from TRU Poli 200 Handbook.


What impact did Union victory during the Civil War have on the relationship between the states and national government?

The authority of the federal government over the state governments was settled.


Does the US President have direct authority over federal courts and state courts?

No. The federal courts are part of the Judicial branch of government, which is co-equal to, and independent from, the Executive branch (the US President). The President has no authority over federal courts, except for having the power to nominate federal judges and US Supreme Court justices when vacancies arise during his term of office.The President has no authority whatsoever over state courts.


Which clause in the US Constitution gives the central government overall authority over the states?

The Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution gives the federal government authority over states. It mandates that judges at the state level, must follow federal law when a conflict arises between state law and federal law.


What is the difference between federal and state government?

The Federal Government is headed by the president while a State Government is headed by a governor.