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When the national government interferes with state laws and policy which institution can step in and stop the national government from imposing its will on the states

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When the national government interferes with state laws and policies, the judicial system, specifically the federal courts, can step in to review and potentially stop such actions. The Supreme Court of the United States has the authority to adjudicate disputes between state and federal laws, determining whether federal actions are constitutional and whether they exceed the powers granted to the federal government under the Constitution.

Additionally, states can also push back against federal overreach through political means, such as lobbying their congressional representatives, engaging in litigation, or utilizing state legislatures to express their opposition. However, the judicial branch remains the primary institution for resolving conflicts between state and federal authority.

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