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Federalism in the Constitution

Question 1 • MI-Government/Civics 2023

When an issue creates disagreement among the states, how does federalism solve the problem?

Answer
A
Each state is allowed to make its own decision about the issue.
B
Federal and state powers are equal, so the issue has to be debated.
C
Since federal powers are superior, the Constitution is applied.
D
The national government creates unique rules for each of the states.

Explanation

When state and federal rules conflict on an issue that falls within federal authority, the Supremacy Clause makes the Constitution and valid federal law superior to state law. Therefore, the Constitution is applied rather than allowing each state to decide the conflict on its own. The correct choice is “Since federal powers are superior, the Constitution is applied.”

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