For instance, demographically speaking, our states(U.S.) are rich in culture and diversity. Should federal laws always trump those of state laws when it comes down to social/cultural differences among states? For instance, laws that may be deemed suitable for Texas residents is not for those living in New York.
Wouldn't it seem more appropriate for states to carry the burden of legislation and execution of said laws that affect their demograph and not those of another?
2007-08-14 13:24:47 · 6 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
We already have that system. The Constitution determins what issues are state issues and which are national government issues.
Check out Amendment 10:
Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the People.
2007-08-14 13:35:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to some degree you are correct in stating that the states laws should not be superceded by federal law.. there is the issue of states rights.. that was delt with over one hundred years ago.. the states do have some rights to fashion their own laws to govern the population..however..there is a little thing called the constitution that is the law of the land.. federal law is enforceable for each American citizen.. those federal laws protect all Americans regardless of what state they live in.. there has to be law of the land that serves everyone equally.. you could imagine what would happen if certain states created laws that superceded federal laws concerning for instance.. how fast you can drive your car..on an interstate.. you can't legally go 100 miles an hour in texas..federal law mandates the maximum speed at 70.. however..it does not set the limit on state roads or city streets.. those limits are for the state to consider..it also applies to private roads such as turnpikes.. Though it may seem that state laws should have more power than federal laws..just the opposit is true.. you can't allow states the right to enact laws that are deemed unconstitutional..
2007-08-14 13:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by J. W. H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Federal law MUST supersede state law or the Federal government can't exist.
Your real issue you are addressing is the fact that the Federal government has no business, nor Constitutional authority to pass laws on the VAST majority of issues. If you read Article 1, Section 8 of the US constitution, I believe you will find Congress is NOT granted the power to pass most of the laws you are concerned about.
2007-08-14 14:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they should not. In fact, the constitution says that the federal government shall not impose any laws that limits the powers granted to the states.
2007-08-14 13:32:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. This is America first, and whatever state you belong to second.
2007-08-14 15:59:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It shouldn't
2007-08-14 14:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋