Which of the following statements is true of the supremacy clause?
A) Under this clause, it is immaterial that a state did not intend to frustrate the federal law if the state law in fact does so.
B) Under this clause, state laws decide the validity of the laws passed by Congress.
C) This clause gives priority to U.S. laws when various laws are not consistent.
D) The application of this clause is traditionally limited by the district courts.
E) This clause prohibits states from enacting laws that impact rights and duties of companies under the existing companies' contracts.

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Under the supremacy clause, courts may be called upon to decide if a state law is invalid because it conflicts with a federal law. It is immaterial that a state did not intend to frustrate the federal law if the state law in fact does so.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Supremacy