News Clip 3.1: California Sanctuary CitiesClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 96 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:The lawsuits against the federal government pertaining to sanctuary cities are an example of the ______.

A. national authority versus states authority
B. the supremacy clause
C. the commerce clause
D. the use of executive privileges


Answer: A

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