Supremacy Clause

The video explains the Supremacy Clause, which establishes the US Constitution as the supreme law, making federal laws superior to state laws. It discusses preemption, where federal law can exclusively regulate certain areas, and concurrent regulation, where both federal and state governments can legislate. The judiciary's role, particularly the Supreme Court, in reviewing state actions for constitutionality is also covered.

What does the Supremacy Clause establish about the relationship between federal and state laws?

• Federal laws only apply in Washington D.C.

• State and federal laws are equal.

• Federal laws are superior to state laws.

• State laws are superior to federal laws.

What is the term used when federal law exclusively regulates an area, preventing state laws?

• State sovereignty

• Concurrent regulation

• Preemption

• Federalism

In the context of concurrent regulation, what is the rule regarding state laws?

• State laws cannot be less restrictive than federal laws.

• State laws can be less restrictive than federal laws.

• State laws must be equally restrictive as federal laws.

• State laws can be more restrictive than federal laws.

What authority does the U.S. Supreme Court have over state court decisions?

• It can rewrite state laws.

• It can review them for constitutionality.

• It can ignore state court decisions.

• It can enforce state laws.

Can state courts review federal statutes for constitutionality?

• Yes, they can review and change them.

• No, but they can suggest changes.

• No, they cannot review them.

• Yes, but only in certain cases.