Question

What is one way the Constitution addresses potential conflicts between federal and state governments?

A. It automatically makes state laws superior to all federal laws.
B. It reserves all powers not delegated to the federal government for the states.
C. It submits all conflicts to the Supreme Court.
D. It asks both governments to consider the protection of individual rights.

Answer 1

Answer: It reserves all powers not explicitly mentioned for the states

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Answer 2

The correct answer is B.

The Constitution enumerates certain powers which are reserved to the federal goverment and other powers which are delegated to the state.

Those powers which are not explicitly related in the document to any of the goverment levels will automatically be reserved to and exercised by the supreme federal goverment.