Federalism

Question 1

14th Amendment Privileges & Immunities

Answer 1

The The 14th Amendment Privileges & Immunities clause protects certain privileges and immunities of national citizenship, [such as the right to petition or travel], but it does not extend to education.

Question 2

14th Amendment/Federal Government

Answer 2

14th Amendment Privileges & Immunities clause does not apply to the Federal government.

Question 3

Supremacy Law

Answer 3

The Supremacy Clause provides that federal law is supreme over state law.

Question 4

Supremacy Law/Federal Laws interfere State Functions

Answer 4

Federal laws are allowed even if they interfere with integral state government functions.

Question 5

Supremacy Law/Military Bases

Answer 5

States may not regulate federal military bases.

Question 6

Supremacy Law/State Law Void

Answer 6

State law is void if it conflicts or interferes with federal law or it appears Congress intended to occupy the field, which means precluding any state regulation.

Question 7

Article IV Privileges & Immunities

Answer 7

The Article IV Privileges & Immunities clause protects U.S. citizens against discrimination by a state in favor of its own citizens when it affects civil liberties or commercial activity rights such as the pursuit of livelihood.

Question 8

Article IV Privileges & Immunities /Federal Government

Answer 8

The Article IV Privileges & Immunities clause does not apply to the federal government.