How does the federal government hold a superior position to the states?(1 point)

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The Framers created a veto provision in Article VI that allows the Congress to veto state laws.
The Framers created a veto provision in Article VI that allows the Congress to veto state laws.

The supremacy clause makes federal laws made in pursuance of the Constitution the supreme law of the land.
The supremacy clause makes federal laws made in pursuance of the Constitution the supreme law of the land.

The federal government can pass laws on any national issue and force the states to comply.
The federal government can pass laws on any national issue and force the states to comply.

The federal government has the implied powers to do everything necessary and proper to improve the country.
2.In the Marbury v. Madison case, what power was extended to the Supreme Court?(1 point)

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the power of judicial review
the power of judicial review

the power to carry out laws
the power to carry out laws

the power to make laws
the power to make laws

the power to create an amendment
When does the right to an attorney apply?(1 point)
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only when a defendant is not happy with their lawyer
only when a defendant is not happy with their lawyer

only when a criminal defendant faces prison time
only when a criminal defendant faces prison time

only for a civil defendant facing financial penalties
only for a civil defendant facing financial penalties

only for a defendant facing fines for traffic violations
4.Which of the following would be the most effective line of reasoning to justify why the Supreme Court did not afford obscene material the same degree of protection as it has for political expression?(1 point)
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Obscene material is offensive to many Americans, while political expression is not.
Obscene material is offensive to many Americans, while political expression is not.

Obscene material often depicts people in negative ways, while political expression always depicts people in positive ways.
Obscene material often depicts people in negative ways, while political expression always depicts people in positive ways.

Political expression provides a valuable contribution to the U.S. democratic system of government; obscene material does not.
Political expression provides a valuable contribution to the U.S. democratic system of government; obscene material does not.

Obscene material is typically sold to make money, while political expression is not.

Answer 1

1. How does the federal government hold a superior position to the states?

   • The supremacy clause makes federal laws made in pursuance of the Constitution the supreme law of the land.

2. In the Marbury v. Madison case, what power was extended to the Supreme Court?

   • the power of judicial review

3. When does the right to an attorney apply?

   • only when a criminal defendant faces prison time

4. Which of the following would be the most effective line of reasoning to justify why the Supreme Court did not afford obscene material the same degree of protection as it has for political expression?

   • Political expression provides a valuable contribution to the U.S. democratic system of government; obscene material does not.