The Assertion That National Law Has Primacy Over State Law

question 66

Multiple Choice

The assertion that national law has primacy over state law is in the Constitution in which of the following clauses?

• A) The equal protection clause
• B) The due process clause
• C) The establishment clause
• D) The supremacy clause
• E) The free exercise clause

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Definitions:

Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

United States federal law that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards.

Child Labor

The employment of children in an industry or business, especially when illegal or considered exploitative.

Unions

Organizations formed by workers to protect their rights and interests through collective bargaining with employers regarding wages, working conditions, and benefits.

Overtime Pay

Additional compensation required by law to be paid to employees who work beyond the standard working hours set by legal, regulatory, or contractual agreements.