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Question 611 • Career Explorations A

How does the supremacy clause prevent the Florida legislature from overriding an existing federal law?

Answer
A
The supremacy clause declares federal law to be superior to state law.
B
The supremacy clause gives states the power to supersede federal treaties.
C
The supremacy clause directs judges to write new state laws if they differ from federal law.
D
The supremacy clause retains separation of powers between state and federal branches.

Explanation

The Supremacy Clause makes the U.S. Constitution and valid federal laws the supreme law of the land. If a Florida law conflicts with an existing federal law, the federal law takes precedence, so the state legislature cannot override it. Choice A correctly states this rule.

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