pkellen8888
Why is it important to criminal law that the United States has a federal system of government?
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One aspect of federal jurisdiction is the extent of legislative power. Under the Constitution, Congress has power to legislate only in the areas that are delegated to it. ... Federal jurisdiction in this sense is important in criminal law because federal law does not supersede state criminal law.