Why Is It a Concern That the States and the Federal

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why is it a concern that the states and the federal government rely heavily on the courts to resolve conflicts over who has the power to regulate an area?

• A) The Founders intended for the states to take precedent when lawmaking powers conflict.
• B) Judges and justices in the courts often do not have the necessary expertise to make these decisions.
• C) Decisions made by the courts are not always consistently applied or binding in the future.
• D) The Constitution clearly states that the federal government is supreme in its lawmaking abilities.