Constitutional Law 1
First semester constitutional law materials
Federal Preemption
Generally speaking, when there is a conflict between state and federal law, federal law will preempt, or overrule, state law. The power of federal preemption derives its power from Article 6 of the Consitution, commonly referred to as the "Supremecy Clause." »
Constitutional Law: Jurisdiction Stripping
Jusrisdiction stripping is the ability for Congress to remove jurisdiction of certain cases and subject matters from the courts. This power is derived from Article III Section I of the Consitution, which states "The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the... »