The supremacy clause of the Constitution forbids:A.states from passing laws that contradict federal law.B.the federal government from interfering with the operations of state government.C.a government employee from working for the state and federal governments at the same time.D.the Constitution from being amended without a formal process.

What is one result of the supremacy clause?A.A state can coin its own money and set its own immigration policies.B.The Supreme Court can declare a state law unconstitutional.C.The federal government cannot intervene in the operations of state governments.D.A state can pass a law that prevents federal income tax from applying to its residents.

How does the supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution affect the states?A.It allows state governments to overthrow the federal government if necessary.B.It ensures that the U.S. Constitution overrules each state constitution.C.It declares that the federal government can take away state powers if necessary.D.It requires each state to establish a supreme court.

How does the Constitution prevent conflicts between the state and federal governments?A.It allows for a process of checks and balances.B.It outlines an amendment process.C.It reserves specific powers for the federal government.D.It clearly states that all unmentioned powers belong to the federal government.

Which statement most accurately describes the relationship between state governments and the federal government?A.The supremacy clause of the Constitution ensures that the federal government can remove any state's reserved powers when necessary.B.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.C.As part of cooperative federalism, the states and the federal government share responsibility for services related to national citizenship.D.State constitutions ensure that states are as powerful as the federal government.

Article IV, Section 4, of the Constitution helps define the relationship between the state and federal governments by stating that:A.states can rely on the federal government to protect them if needed.B.in an area of conflict, federal law overrules state law.C.all citizens are equal, no matter what their state of residence.D.all powers not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution belong to the states.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS