Which of the following independent checks blocks only state laws and not federal laws?

A) Equal protection
B) The First Amendment
C) Federal preemption
D) Due process

Federal Preemption

A legal doctrine that allows federal law to take precedence over state laws in certain areas, preventing states from enacting conflicting legislation.

State Laws

Legal regulations and statutes enacted by individual states within a country, as opposed to federal laws.

Equal Protection

A principle found in the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, requiring that states guarantee the same rights, privileges, and protections to all citizens.