Question

which statement about independent lawmaking is true?
a states can make their own laws as long as they do not conflict with federal law.
b states can make their own laws with no regard to related laws of the federal government.
c the federal government has the state legislatures review and vote on any new federal laws.
d the federal government reviews any new laws passed by a state legislature to ensure compliance.

question 2 (5 points)
(01.02 mc)
how does federalism affect lawmaking in the united states?
a laws are made at different levels of government.
b different types of laws are made.
c common law is the supreme law.
d the courts must approve bills into law.

question 3 (5 points)
(01.02 lc)
which part of the constitution is interpreted to mean that laws cannot prohibit behavior that is protected under the constitution?
a reserved powers clause
b due process clause
c expressed powers clause
d necessary and proper clause

Explanation:

• Question 1: In the U.S. federal system, states have the power to make laws, but they must not conflict with federal law. This is based on the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. Option b is incorrect as states cannot ignore federal law. Option c is wrong because state legislatures do not review and vote on new federal laws. Option d is incorrect as there is no general requirement for the federal government to review all new state - passed laws for compliance (though courts can later rule on constitutionality).
• Question 2: Federalism in the U.S. means that there are multiple levels of government (federal, state, local in some cases) that can make laws. Different types of laws (option b) can be made in any system. Common law is not the supreme law (the Constitution is, so option c is wrong). Courts do not approve bills into law (legislatures do, so option d is wrong).
• Question 3: The Due Process Clause (in the 5th and 14th Amendments) is interpreted to mean that laws cannot prohibit behavior protected by the Constitution. The Reserved Powers Clause (option a) deals with powers not delegated to the federal government. The Expressed Powers Clause (option c) lists specific federal powers. The Necessary and Proper Clause (option d) gives Congress the power to make laws necessary for its other powers.

Answer:

• Question 1: a. States can make their own laws as long as they do not conflict with federal law.
• Question 2: a. Laws are made at different levels of government.
• Question 3: b. Due process clause.