Question

Explain how the U.S. Constitution impacts the interpretation of federal law. (1 point)
• The Fourteenth Amendment applies to actions of the president that exceed constitutional limits.
The states have the power to determine the meaning of the U.S. Constitution.
• When Congress has clear and independent grounds to act, the courts don't interfere.
Federal laws must be consistent with the language and powers granted in the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 1

Correct answer: "Federal laws must be consistent with the language and powers granted in the U.S. Constitution."

Explanation: The Constitution sets the scope of federal power (enumerated powers, the Supremacy Clause) and the courts — through judicial review — interpret whether federal statutes fall within those constitutional limits; laws that exceed constitutional authority can be struck down.