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QuizMultiple Choice

The Supreme Court and the Role of Government

Question 17 • * HSA 26-27 US Government

Which is an example of federal supremacy?

Answer
A
Congress does not have the power to create federal banks.
B
The Supreme Court can decide whether a law or act is constitutional.
C
Congress has powers that are not specifically outlined in the Constitution.
D
A state is not allowed to tax federal money because federal law is superior.

Explanation

Federal supremacy means that valid federal laws take precedence over conflicting state laws. A state therefore cannot tax federal money in a way that interferes with federal authority. This is the example described in choice D; choice C instead refers to Congress’s implied powers.

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