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Yes, federal law can override a state constitution if there is a conflict between the two. Federal law, as established by the U.S. Constitution, is considered the supreme law of the land and takes precedence over state laws or constitutions.
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Does the state constitution override federal law?
No, federal law supersedes state constitutions.
Can a state law override a federal law?
Yes, a state law can be overridden by a federal law under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which establishes that federal law takes precedence over conflicting state laws.
Does federal juridition override states rights?
Yes, federal jurisdiction can override states' rights when there is a conflict between federal and state laws, due to the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. This clause establishes that federal law takes precedence over state law in areas where the federal government has the authority to legislate. However, states retain powers in areas not specifically governed by federal law, allowing for a balance between state and federal authority.
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
What might happen if a state could override a federal law?
If a state were able to override a federal law, it would create a situation of legal conflict and confusion. This could lead to inconsistencies in how laws are applied within the country, potentially undermining the effectiveness of the federal legal system and threatening national unity.
What word best describe allows federal law to override state law?
preemption
Can federal law override a plea bargain in state court?
yes
If state law conflicts with federal law which law is supreme?
Federal law comes first and then state law as said in the constitution.
Is a copyright a state law city law or a federal law?
Copyright law is a federal law, granted in the Constitution.
Should the federal government be able to override state policies?
supremacy clause- federal law ranks supreme over state laws
Why the state system can't contradict the federal system?
State law cannot contradict federal law because the Constitution states that federal law has power over state law.
How was nullification a threat to the union?
In the Constitution, it states that Federal law was supreme over State law. Therefore, the power for a state to nullify a federal law would go against the Constitution.
