4. Which of the following refers to the system where the three branches balance each other out? a. Separation of powers b. Federal, state, and local c. Constitution d. Checks and balances

How does the supremacy clause of the u.s. constitution affect the states? o a. it requires each state to establish a supreme court. b. it declares that the federal government can take away state powers if necessary. o c. it allows state governments to overthrow the federal government if necessary. o d. it ensures that the u.s. constitution overrules each state constitution