Principles of American government · Question 11 of 12
A state passes a law that contradicts a valid federal law in an area of federal power. What applies?
1 answer is correct. Hard
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Answer
- A The federal law prevails
Explanation
Under the Supremacy Clause in Article VI, the Constitution and valid federal laws prevail over state law; judges in the states must apply federal law. Whether a law is newer makes no difference, and the president does not decide such conflicts – the courts do.