Preemption Occurs When Congress Chooses to Act Exclusively in a Concurrent

question 38

True/False

Preemption occurs when Congress chooses to act exclusively in a concurrent area and a valid federal statue or regulation takes precedence over a conflicting state or local law.

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Definitions:

Community Mental Health Movement

An approach to mental health that emphasizes community-based care, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and the deinstitutionalization of people with mental illnesses.

Therapeutic Drug

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Lithium

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