What Makes A State A State?

The video discusses a peculiar law in Arizona banning donkeys from sleeping in bathtubs, a result of a 1924 incident. It highlights the unique patchwork of state laws in the U.S., a product of the Federalist system established by the founding fathers. This system allows states to create their own laws while the federal government maintains overarching authority. The video also explains how state laws can sometimes conflict with federal laws, with the Supremacy Clause ensuring federal law prevails.

What unusual law was enacted in Arizona due to an incident involving a donkey?

• Donkeys must wear bells at night.

• Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.

• Donkeys must be registered with the state.

• Donkeys are not allowed in city limits.

Which states still have a law similar to Arizona's donkey law?

• California and Texas

• South Carolina and New York

• Florida and Georgia

• Nevada and Utah

What system of government did the founding fathers prefer after the American Revolution?

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

• Federalism

• Monarchy

What is the role of Congress under Article IV of the US Constitution?

• To admit new states into the Union

• To elect state officials

• To set state taxes

• To create state laws

What does the Supremacy Clause ensure?

• Federal laws that comply with the Constitution override state laws

• State laws are superior to federal laws

• Federal laws are only suggestions for states

• State governments can ignore federal laws