Question

Brad, a citizen of California, obtains a federal license to operate a commercial fishing boat in a certain area off the coast. The California state legislature enacts a law that bans all commercial fishing in that area. The state law most likely violates​ a. ​the equal protection clause. b. ​the due process clause. c. ​the commerce clause. d. ​no provision in the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Supremacy clause

Explanation:

The supremacy clause stated that in case there is a conflict between the state legislation and the Federal legislation, the federal legislation will always overpower the state legislation.

From the case above:

- Brad obtains a permit from the Federal government to fish in that area.

- The State banned Brad to fish in that area.

By contradicting the Feds,  California actually violates the supremacy clause. Brad should've been allowed to fish in that area.