Question

Which of the following statements about the relationship between federal and state laws is true? "All companies, no matter how small, are covered under federal laws." State laws often anticipate (precede) federal laws. The only difference between state laws and federal laws is the jurisdiction of the agency that enforces them. Federal and state laws are types of administrative law. Federal laws never supersede state laws.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) State laws often anticipate (precede) federal laws.

The statement about the relationship between federal and state laws that is true is "State laws often anticipate (precede) federal laws."

In the United States, the state law can be applied in each state and is passed by the state congress. All the citizens, businesses, and companies that are located in the state must obey state law. However, the United States Constitution is the maximum law of the nation. Federal law applies to the entire nation. Laws are created in the US Congress that is divided into two chambers: the lower chamber or House of Representatives, and the upper chamber or the Senate. The President of the United State has the veto power of federal laws or can decide to sign it.