Question

Read this passage from the U.S. Constitution:

This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which
shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made,
or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United
States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the
Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in
the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary
notwithstanding.
Based on the passage, which scenario is not permitted?
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A. A new state law overrules a federal law.
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B. The federal government can pass laws that affect every state.
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C. State governments obey treaties signed by the federal
government
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D. A new federal law forces a state to change its own law.

Answer 1

Answer: option (A). A new state law overrules a federal law.

Explanation: According to the passage, A new state law overrules a federal law is not permitted. According to the constitution the law made under the authority of the United States , shall be the supreme law of the land. As a result of this all federal laws overrules the state laws, judges in every state are bound by the federal laws irrespective of what the state laws state. The federal government can pass laws that affect every state, state government obey treaties signed by the federal government and any new federal law will force the state to change Its existing laws.