Question

Which of the following describes states’ rights?

A-the idea that states have powers separate from the federal government
B-a strong loyalty to a state or region, sometimes at the expense of a nation
C-the idea that a state could refuse to follow a federal law it disagreed with
D-a system that divides power between national and state governments

Answer 1

A-the idea that states have powers separate from the federal government.

In American political dialogue, states' rights are administrative powers kept to the state governments than the federal government.

According to the United States Constitution, the specified powers that are listed in the Constitution includes federal powers and concurrent powers which are shared with the states, and all of these powers are called states' right, which can only possess by states.

Answer 2

The one that describes states' rights is :
A. the idea that states have power separate from the federal government
This is why that if you're convicted of a crime , the punishment ,maybe differ, depending on which state you're prosecuted

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