Question

question 7
which statement from the article best supports the idea that the constitution made a strong federal government?
a. they worried that the constitution might not be enough to keep the federal government from becoming too powerful.
b. remember the supremacy clause: if a state law conflicts with a federal law, the federal law is always the one that stands.
c. to convince the public that the constitution should be ratified, three new york state federalists wrote 85 essays.
d. and the federalists agreed to the bill of rights, which would limit the powers of the federal government.

Explanation:

The Supremacy Clause in option B shows that federal law prevails over state - law in case of a conflict, which indicates a strong federal government as it has the final say in legal matters. Options A and D discuss concerns about or limitations on federal government power, and option C is about convincing the public to ratify the Constitution, not about the strength of the federal government.

Answer:

B. Remember the Supremacy Clause: If a state law conflicts with a federal law, the federal law is always the one that stands.