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Did the Sioux take over most od the Menominee land?
No, it was the federal Gov't that did.
What judiciary is most important Federal or state?
They are both important, but the federal courts wield more power, as they can overrule a lower, state court's decision.
Which state made most of its land into huge indian reservation?
Arizona made most of its land into Indian reservations.
What takes priority State Constitution or State Regulations?
Federal. The dual government is set up in such a way that if federal and state are in conflict, federal trumps. The order is as follows: Federal constitution Federal statute Federal case law Federal regulations and administrative law State constitution State statute State case law State regulations and administrative law
If the state and Federal government have a depute what court will handle the case?
The most likely first step would be a hearing before the U.S. DIstrict Court for the Federal District in which the state is located.
Is a buying of land suit federal or state case?
Unless the purchase involves buying land OWNED by the federal government, it would most likely be a state jurisdiction case.
Do casinos fall within federal law or state law?
Most casinos are governed under state law. However, the casinos on Native American land are also covered under Federal law.
Why were federal and state governments willing to give land and subsidies to the railroad companies?
the federal and state governmernt willing to give land and subsidies to the railroad companies because they had more power
Why are crimes on Indian land considered federal?
Native American land is owned by the federal government. Native American land is seen as its own "territory" or "state", and they are not subject to state laws. The State of Kansas has no jurisdiction over Indian land with-in their state. All Native Reservations fall under the direct jurisdiction of the United States.
Can the federal government move the boundary of your state and give the land to another state?
Yes because the boundary is the state.
What age is considered a minor to consent to sexual intercourse?
In the US, anyone below the age of 18 is a minor (below the age of majority). All states have individual Age of Consent laws, but these do not protect anyone involved from prosecution under other applicable state or Federal laws. US Federal Age of Consent statute is 18; this applies to crossing state or national borders (The Mann Act), crimes committed on Federal land, and transmission of digital or hard copy images. The "Federal land" bit can be tricky; all of Washington DC is federal land; national parks are federal land; state interstate highways and their easements are federal land; railroad lines, property, and their easements are federal land; federal buildings and all associated outdoor spaces are federal land. In short, you can be on federal land and not even be aware that you are.
What is the percent of land owned by the state of Az and the percent of land owned by federal in AZ?
According to the figures I found, 48.1 percent of the land in AZ belongs to the Federal Government. 15 percent is privately owned land.
Who is the owner of the most land in the us?
The owner of most of the land in the United States is the United States federal government.
What land is open for public use?
Land That Is Open For Public UseBLM, State land, Federal land.Lands that are available for public use such as hunting, hiking, camping, etc..are the Bureau of Land Management, State Parks, Federal Forests and parks. Check with each area to learn their rules and regulations.
What law is supreme state or federal?
The US constitution is the supreme law of the land. Following that, Federal law is supreme (or controlling).
When was Washington D.C. a state?
The land covered by the District of Columbia has not been part of any state since before Maryland donated the land to the federal government on September 9, 1791 to be used as part of the federal district (the rest of the federal district was returned to Virginia in 1847).
Which state or federal law holds the most sway?
Federal laws hold the most weight. State laws can be stricter and carry heavier sentences, but they cannot be "looser" than the federal laws.
