Why do some consider the supremacy clause to be the linchpin of the entire federal system?
A. The supremacy clause is what gives the national government enforceable power over the states
B. The supremacy clause prevents the national government from expanding its powers beyond those enumerated in the Constitution
C. The supremacy clause ensures that federal government does not infringe on the powers of the states
D. The supremacy clause gives the president the authority to interpret laws so as to maintain the supremacy of the federal system
Answer: A. The supremacy clause is what gives the national government enforceable power over the states
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