Question

question 8 of 10
which scenario is avoided because the constitution contains the supremacy clause?

a. a state passes a law that contradicts the nineteenth amendment.

b. the federal government amends the constitution to expand citizenship rights to a new group.

c. one branch of government becomes more powerful than the others.

d. it becomes unclear whether transportation is the responsibility of the federal government or a state government.

Explanation:

The Supremacy Clause establishes that the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the supreme law of the land. If a state law conflicts with a federal constitutional provision (like the Nineteenth Amendment), the Supremacy Clause invalidates the state law, avoiding such a scenario. Options B (constitutional amendment), C (separation of powers), and D (federalism jurisdiction) relate to other constitutional principles, not the Supremacy Clause.

Answer:

A. A state passes a law that contradicts the Nineteenth Amendment.