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What is states had the power to ignore a federal tax law they did not like?
The federal government uses tax laws and funding to force the states to act in certain ways (drinking), if each state could ignore what the federal government says they would be eliminating its power.
What powers were left to the states in the constitution?
The states had the power to pass and enforce laws and regulate trade within their borders. They could also establish local governements, schools, and other institutions affecting the welfare of their citizens. Both federal and state governments also had the power to tax and to build roads.
Can the federal government make states obey its laws?
Did congress have the power to manage foreign affairs
Can any US traffic laws be enacted nationwide by the federal government?
The Federal Government can withhold Federal tax dollars for highways for states that post higher speed limits on the Interstate than what the Feds suggest.
What is considered to be the Supreme Law of the Land giving the US Federal government power over state and local governments?
The powers of the Federal government delineated in the US Constitution, give the federal government its duty to enforce Federal laws granted to it by the Constitution. If the powers not mentioned to belong to the Federal government, are left to the States.
Who are bankruptcy laws regulated by in the united states?
The federal government and the states
When state governments passed Granger laws?
railroads protested that only the federal government, not states, could regulate railroads
What is the difference between democratic government in the state of New Jersey and the federal government?
All states, including New Jersey, have a democratically elected state government and are still part of the democratically elected federal government. The states have laws and statutes of limitations that were developed specifically for that state. The United States Federal Government has another set of laws and statutes of limitation for those laws that apply to all states.
Explain how the federal government uses grants to increase its influence over the states?
The federal government can't make the states change their laws, but they use grants as incentive for the states to make the states laws what the federal government wants. They offer grants for the roads for states to change the speed limit on highways to 65 mph.
What is states had the power to ignore a federal tax law they did not like?
The federal government uses tax laws and funding to force the states to act in certain ways (drinking), if each state could ignore what the federal government says they would be eliminating its power.
What did the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions argue?
States could nullify federal laws. That states could and should decide when Congress was passing unconstitutional laws PLATOO against a loose interpretation of the constitution
What can states do to federal laws?
A state can create laws that are stricter than federal law, as long as there is no conflict, or the Constitution specifically reserves the right to the Federal government.
Should the states have the power to make their own laws today?
The states already have the power to make their own laws today. However, if it conflicts with laws passed by the federal government, the federal laws are supposed to supersede the states laws. Their has always been a conflict concerning states rights as opposed to federal laws. A current example is laws passed by various states legalizing recreational use of marijuana. According to the federal government, its use is still illegal. A more recent example (2017) are regulations involving deportation of illegal immigrants by the federal government being countered by local governments refusing to comply.
Is child labor laws decided by state or federal government?
The Federal government sets specific labor laws, including those about child labor. But the states can put their own laws in effect, as long as they do not contradict the Federal laws. Most states regulate the hours a child can work and the ages they can get a work permit.
Mcculloch v. Maryland is what?
The laws of. The states supersede those of federal government
Is the federal government over the state officials?
Yes, the constitution states that the federal government is the primary government with states being second. Since 1789 there has always been the issue of state rights vs federal laws.
Can states make laws that don't agree with the US constitution?
no, because the constitution has federal laws, and federal government > State Governemnt
