The States May Enact Legislation Concerning a Subject in Which

question 35

Multiple Choice

The states may enact legislation concerning a subject in which there is a federal statute if:

• A) Congress has not clearly indicated that it intends to control that subject matter.
• B) the states petition the Supreme Court for permission.
• C) the state legislation falls within the Necessary and Proper Clause.
• D) the states reserve the right at the time the federal statute is enacted.

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