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The idea that says a state can cancel a federal law is the idea of nullification.The idea of nullification essentially says that individual states can cancel certain laws passed by the federal government if that state views the law as unconstitutional. Needless to say, this was an unsuccessful attempt by the states to disobey Federal Laws imposed by the government.
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CoachNullification - the process of the state government ignoring the federal government when the federal government exceeds their authority. California did this with medical marijuana and illegally did it with becoming a sanctuary illegal aliens. It was legal with medical marijuana but not with illegal aliens since the illegal aliens clearly fell under federal law. This process has been invoked many times going all the way back to the Thomas Jefferson.
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Which theory says that the state began when primitive families joined together and claimed territory?
evolutionary theory
What does the first paragraph from the McCulloch v Maryland decision mean?
Easy ExplanationIn the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, the defendant, Maryland, rejects the idea that it has to obey or uphold laws passed by Congress. Maryland doesn't think the federal government has a right to pass legislation that overrules a state law.Chief Justice Marshall states the Court has to consult the US Constitution (which the states agreed to follow when they ratified it) to determine how to handle conflicting federal and state laws. He agrees that the problem is serious and must be decided peacefully based on the words of the US Constitution to prevent hostility between the state and federal government. Marshall also says the US Supreme Court, alone, has authority to determine how the Constitution should be interpreted.Even Simpler TermsMaryland says, "We've already made a law that says we can tax your bank, and you (the federal government) don't have a right to overturn our law. We don't have to listen to you. In fact, we're sticking our fingers in our ears right now."Marshall replies, "We'll see what the Constitution has to say about that. And by the way, we (the Court) are the ones who decide who wins this fight, not you."What Marshall Really Said"In the case now to be determined, the defendant, a sovereign State, denies the obligation of a law enacted by the legislature of the Union, and the plaintiff, on his part, contests the validity of an act which has been passed by the legislature of that State. The Constitution of our country, in its most interesting and vital parts, is to be considered, the conflicting powers of the Government of the Union and of its members, as marked in that Constitution, are to be discussed, and an opinion given which may essentially influence the great operations of the Government. No tribunal can approach such a question without a deep sense of its importance, and of the awful responsibility involved in its decision. But it must be decided peacefully, or remain a source of hostile legislation, perhaps, of hostility of a still more serious nature; and if it is to be so decided, by this tribunal alone can the decision be made. On the Supreme Court of the United States has the Constitution of our country devolved this important duty."Case Citation:McCulloch v. Maryland, 17 US 316 (1819)
What is the US state whose quarter says Crossroads of the revolution and depicts men in a boat?
This is the state quarter for New Jersey (1999) in the 50 State Quarter Program. The reference is to Washington's successes at the Battles of Trenton and Princeton in December, 1776 and January, 1777.
What theory says the state was established when a tribe settled in one place to farm rather than to hunt and gather food?
Evolutionary Theory
What is the value of a 1934 C US 10 dollar bill?
If it's a silver certificate with a blue seal, $20 to $60 depending on wear. If it has a green seal and says Federal Reserve Note, $12 to $20.
