Federalism

Question 1

Federal Preemption

Answer 1

Express
Implied: (1) mutually exclusive, (2) state law impedes federal obj., (3) clear congressional intent to occupy entire space (immigration)

Question 2

Preemption - Intergovernmental Immunity

Answer 2

State can’t tax or regulate (sub. burden) federal gov’t

Question 3

Preemption - State Taxing Interstate Commerce

Answer 3

Req’s (1) sub. nexus btw state and activity + (2) fairly apportioned to each state [not just helping in-staters]

Question 4

Dormant CC

Answer 4

State law burdening interstate commerce bad if:

• -discriminates against OOS = necessary to achieve important gov’t interest
• -no discrim = burdens > benefits

Question 5

Article XIV P+Is

Answer 5

state can’t restrict fundamental right of domestic travel (law favors old citizens vs new citizens)

Question 6

Article IV P+Is

Answer 6

State can’t discriminate against OOS w/r/t fundamental right to earn a living unless necessary to achieve important gov’t interest
–Corps and aliens can’t invoke