Question

In the U.S. federalist system: Group of answer choices

1. States can ignore national policies and rulings if they conflict with state laws
2. States do not have to respect the judicial proceedings of other states
3. The federal government cannot withhold funds to force policies on states
4. Federal law is supreme

Answer 1

4. Federal law is supreme

Step-by-step explanation:

In the U.S. federalist system, Federal law is supreme

Answer 2

The correct answer is 4. Federal law is supreme

Step-by-step explanation:

The Supremacy Clause (second clause of Article VI of the Constitution of the United States) establishes that federal law is supreme, that is, it sits above any state law, including state constitutions. This in essence means that when there's a conflict between federal and state laws, federal laws take priority. Out of the group of answers, this is the one that is more directly representative of the essence of the federalist system.