Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The power of states to enact laws is broader than the power of the federal government.
2. The powers of the state government and the powers of the federal government are mutually exclusive.
3. The existence of a federal law does not necessarily prohibit a state from enacting similar
laws.
4. Ultimately, the determination of the constitutionality of state laws is up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
5. A federal law can preempt not only a state legislative enactment but also a state common
law right to sue.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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