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State Sovereignty and Federal Authority

State sovereignty refers to the authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions independently, while federal authority denotes the power held by a central government to regulate and oversee matters that affect multiple states or the nation as a whole.

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State sovereignty and federal authority are fundamental concepts in understanding the governance of the United States. State sovereignty allows individual states to govern themselves, reflecting local values and needs. However, federal authority plays a crucial role in maintaining national unity and...

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Key Terms

Sovereignty
The authority of a state to govern itself.

Example: Each state in the U.S. has its own sovereignty.

Federalism
A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units.

Example: The U.S. operates under a federal system.

Constitution
The fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example: The U.S. Constitution outlines the powers of the federal government.

Interstate Compact
An agreement between two or more states to work together on shared issues.

Example: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an interstate compact.

Supremacy Clause
A clause in the Constitution stating that federal law takes precedence over state law.

Example: The Supremacy Clause ensures federal laws are followed in all states.

Full Faith and Credit Clause
A clause requiring states to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.

Example: Marriage licenses issued in one state are recognized in others.

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State vs. Federal Law
Analysis of conflicts between state and federal laws and their implications.
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Key Concepts

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