Q. Discuss explain why the legal system in the United States ensures which federal law pre-empts state law. Some questions to keep in mind are: Illustrate what are the advantages of having one set of laws, like federal law, above all others? Does this infringe upon the states' rights to govern their citizens? Even if you believe the federal constitution should pre-empt all other laws, should federal statutes pre-empt state constitutions? Explain why also explain why not?