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Always the US Constitution. The USC was developed before any state laws or state constitutions and in all court hearing you plead your case the United States Supreme court. States are allowed to interpret laws, though the US Supreme Court may overturn a decision. Once a law is formed all states must abide. That is why there was such turmoil when George Bush tried to ban Gay marriage. If he were successful they no state would hve the right to perform or recognize gay marriage. That being said if there is no law, a state does have the option to create and inforce laws to help keep it's citizens safe.
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Can a State agency regulations take precedence over conflicting federal agency regulations?
No, federal law prevails over conflicting state regulations due to the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. State regulations that conflict with federal regulations are considered preempted and are generally not enforceable.
In the following situations which source of law takes priority and why A common-law decision in one state conflicts with the US Constitution.?
The US Constitution takes priority over a common-law decision in one state because it is the supreme law of the land. Any state law or decision that is in conflict with the US Constitution is considered unconstitutional and therefore invalid. Federal law, including the Constitution, supersedes state law in such cases to ensure consistency and adherence to constitutional principles.
What scenario is avoided because the constitution contains the supemacy clause?
b.) A state passes a law that contradicts the nineteenth amendment. EXPLANATION: Just took the quiz on APEX (honors gov quiz 2.2.3)
Did the wyandotte constitution allow slavery or ban it?
The Wyandotte Constitution, adopted in 1859 for the state of Kansas, prohibited slavery. It explicitly stated that slavery would not be allowed in the state.
What was the purpose of the 1970 Illinois constitution?
The people of the state of Illinois, through the Illinois Constitution of 1970, created a governmental structure to manage the public activities of the state. The primary purpose of the constitution is to transfer governing power from the people to the government.
Which prevails state law or Constitutional law?
The Constitution.
In McCullough v Maryland the supreme court ruled that when state and federal powers conflict the federal power prevails illustrating what clause of the constitution?
supremacy clause
3 According to article VI of the US Constitution what would happen should there be a conflict between the US Constitution and the state constitution?
The U.S. Constitution trumps any conflicts with state constitutions.
What does the low protect?
every state constitution cannot permit laws that federal constitution does not allow.for example a state constitution cannot permit a low against freedom of speech because this conflict with constitution by the government
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
Can federal law override a state constitution?
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.
Can a State agency regulations take precedence over conflicting federal agency regulations?
No, federal law prevails over conflicting state regulations due to the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. State regulations that conflict with federal regulations are considered preempted and are generally not enforceable.
Which documents state the powers and duties of the us government?
State constitutions.
What state has a nickname called The Constitution State?
Connecticut is the Constitution State.
Which was the first and last state to ratify the US Constitution?
Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Connecticut; January 8, 1788Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Delaware; December 7, 1787Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Georgia; January 2, 1788Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Maryland; April 28, 1788.Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Massachusetts; February 6, 1788Ratification of the Constitution by the State of New Hampshire; June 21, 1788Ratification of the Constitution by the State of New Jersey; December 18, 1787Ratification of the Constitution by the State of New York; July 26, 1788Ratification of the Constitution by the State of North Carolina; November 21, 1789Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Pennsylvania; December 12, 1787Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Rhode Island; May 29, 1790.Ratification of the Constitution by the State of South Carolina; May 23, 1788.Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Virginia; June 26, 1788.
What state was the constitution made?
The state the Constitution was made is in Philadelphia.
Which order correctly shows the stages in the development of most state constitutions?
a. state constitution -> colonial charter -> colonial constitution b. state charter -> colonial charter -> colonial constitution c. state charter -> colonial constitution -> state constitution d. colonial charter -> colonial constitution -> state constitutio
