Which of the Following Is Correct About the States' Powers

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct about the states' powers regarding foreign affairs?

• A) The states have no power over foreign affairs because the U.S. Constitution grants that power exclusively to the federal government.
• B) The states can pass laws and enter into treaties with foreign nations so long as they do not unduly burden foreign commerce.
• C) The states can pass laws affecting foreign commerce and enter into treaties with foreign nations so long as they first obtain the consent of the Senate.
• D) The states can pass laws so long as they do not unduly burden foreign commerce,but the states have no authority to enter into treaties with foreign nations.
• E) Because of the sharing of powers between the federal government and the states,states have powers over foreign affairs equal to the powers of the federal government.

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