Which of the following statements is true of constitutional law?

A. It consists of the rights and duties set forth in the federal Constitution and not the state constitutions.
B. It is based on the U.S. Constitution and the constitutions of the various states.
C. It applies only to ordinances passed by counties.
D. It relies on local legislatures to determine the constitutionality of a law.
E. It is the basis of the federal laws in the United States but not of the state laws.


Answer: B

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