The "Supremacy Clause" of the Constitution indicates how to resolve conflicts between
a. state and federal laws
b. the House and the Senate
c. different branches of the federal government
d. majority rule and minority rights
Ans: a. state and federal laws
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A. House members are chosen from the entire state, whereas the Senate members are chosen from local districts. B. The House has only 100 members, whereas the Senate has 435 voting members. C. The House has fewer rules and restrictions, whereas the Senate has more formal rules. D. The House permits limited debate, whereas the Senate permits extended debate. E. The House is characterized by national leadership, whereas the Senate is characterized by local leadership.
Which of the following is a check by the legislative branch on the powers of the executive branch?
A) Congress may rule that a presidential action is unconstitutional. B) The Supreme Court may veto presidential orders. C) The Supreme Court recommends legislation to the judicial branch that is assured to pass constitutional muster. D) The president may veto a law passed by the legislative branch. E) Congress may override presidential vetoes.
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