Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Supremacy

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution?

• A) A particular federal statute cannot exclusively regulate a specific area or activity.
• B) Any state or local law that "directly and substantially" conflicts with valid federal law is preempted.
• C) A particular federal statute can expressly provide for exclusive jurisdiction.
• D) Any state or local law that "directly and substantially" conflicts with valid federal law is held valid until such a time that the relevance of the federal law is tested and held in harmony with the cultural diversity in the state.

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Definitions:

Democratic Politics

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Group Interests

The collective goals or aspirations of a specific group of individuals based on shared identities or purposes.

Postmaterialist Thesis

A theory suggesting that after material basic needs are met, individuals and societies tend to prioritize non-materialistic values and cultural and intellectual needs.

Bread-and-Butter Issues

Fundamental and practical problems or concerns, typically relating to basic needs or economic well-being, that affect everyday life.