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moongchi

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Congress passes and the president signs a regulatory law that overrules a provision of the Texas Constitution. What is the status of the affected provision of Texas Constitution?
 
  a) It has been preempted by federal legislation and is thus null and void.
  b) It is still in effect because federal laws cannot override state constitutions.
  c) State officials can choose whether to enforce the federal law or the state constitution.
  d) It would have to be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if it is constitutional.
  e) The United Nations would review the action to determine if the federal government violated states' rights.

Question 2

One reason for the increasing number of people who are postponing first-time marriages is that sexual relationships outside of marriage have become more socially acceptable.
 
  a. true
  b. false



meganmoser117

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a. true



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