ConLaw ( Intergovermental Immunities)

Question 1

Congress CAN attach strings to their governmental funding unless it is:

Answer 1

Unduly coercive

Question 2

T/F

States cannot give citizens greater protection than the fed. gov.

Answer 2

False, unless Congress says “no”

Question 3

Reminder

In preemption cases, look to see if the fed law and state law have the same purpose, if not, it wont be preempted.

Question 4

T/F

The Speech or Debate Clause extends to aides who engage in acts that would be immune if performed by a legislator

Answer 4

True

This includes PREPARING or ASSISTING with speeches