State Authorities

Definition

State authorities refer to the governing bodies and officials at the state level who have the power to enforce laws and make decisions within their respective states. They are responsible for maintaining law and order, implementing state policies, and representing the interests of their state's residents.

Related terms

Federal Government: The federal government refers to the central authority that governs the entire country as a whole. It has powers granted by the Constitution that supersede those of individual states.

Supremacy Clause: The Supremacy Clause is a clause in the U.S. Constitution that establishes the superiority of federal law over state laws when there is a conflict between them.

Nullification Crisis: The Nullification Crisis was a political dispute between President Andrew Jackson and South Carolina in 1832-1833 regarding South Carolina's attempt to nullify or invalidate certain federal laws within its borders.