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Is Guam a colony?
The easy answer is NO. The reason for that answer is that it is a federal territory. There can be no colonies any more. The Constitution of the United States grants all powers to the States and only the powers given from the States is to be held by the federal government. In this regard any non-State land under the Constituion of the United States is to be considered federal territory, and as such is under the laws of the U.S. Constitution. Each State is under the laws of their own Constitution.
How did the US constitution address the problem under the articles of confederation that congress had no power to ensure its laws were followed by the state?
it created an executive branch to inforce laws
The Constitution is organized into?
laws
What law takes priority if a state constitution amendment conflicts with the US Constitution?
The U.S. constitution takes priority as set forth in the Supremacy Clause (Art. VI, Cl. 2):"This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding."
What is the Supremuacy Clause in the constitution?
The Supremacy Clause refers to Article VI, paragraph 2 in the Constitution which states "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding." Basically, Federal Law and the Constitution are the supreme law, and any other laws which contradict them are void.
What was the constitutinal act of 1791?
The main object of the Constitution of 1791 was to limit the powers of the monarch. The powers were now separated and assigned to different institutions- the legislature, executive and judiciary. This made France a constitutional monarchy. The Constitution of 1791 vested the power to make laws in the National Assembly, which was indirectly elected. The citizens voted for a group of electors, who in turn chose the Assembly. The Constitution began with a Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen.
The principle function of the federal judiciary under the Constitution is to?
try cases arising under the constitution,federal laws,and treaties
What was John marshal's interpretation of state and federal laws under the constitution?
federal laws were superior to state laws
Three examples of laws that congress can enact under the constitution?
Civil Rights Law, Income tax law and minimum wages law are examples of the laws enacted under constitution. Congress holds the right to enact these laws.
What do you mean when you say you live under the aegis of the constitution?
it means to follow laws
What might happen if the Constitution allowed state laws to have supremacy over federal laws?
If the state laws had more power than federal laws the Constitution would have little to no power.
What would the constitution be without the bill of rights?
The constitution would be an unfair set of laws. Put on a piece a paper that means nothing to anyone. No meaning to follow the laws on it.
What was added to the US constitution in 1791 to protect peoples rights?
In the US, the US Constitution sets the rules for protecting citizen rights. State constitutions do the same with regard to state laws and their effect on citizens. Individual local laws are designed to protect citizen rights as well.
What is the constitution of 1791?
One of the main provisions of the Constitution of 1791 was to redefine the organization of the French government. It also redefined the organization of citizenship and what the government could do.Ê
As Chief Justice of the United States what was John Marshall's interpretation of state and federal laws under the Constitution?
Federal laws were superior to state laws
Where would you find relevant California and federal state laws?
To find relevant California laws I would have to look at the most recently updated state constitution since laws vary by state. To find federal laws, I would seek out the U.S. Constitution since it is "the supreme law of the land". The U.S. Constitution cannot be challenged and if a state law violates the U.S. Constitution it will be declared unconstitutional and will not be enforced.
Under the new Constitution the ability to make laws was WHAT?
...shared by the state and federal governments.
