If the U.S. and California constitutions contain the same or similar language on a given subject?

Question

a - the state courts must follow the federal courts in interpreting the language

b -the state courts are free to ignore federal court interpretations.

c - the state courts may interpret the language to provide rights not granted under federal court interpretations, provided that doing do does not interfere with other, federally protected rights

d - jurisdiction over interpretation automatically reverts to the federal court system.

Answer 1

I almost answered a homework question. Shame on me.

Answer 2

c

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