Federal courts are sometimes called upon to decide whether, in a given circumstance, it is appropriate to overturn state courts' decisions. Generally, federal courts ________.

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Federalism and the concept of states' rights mean that federal courts generally try to defer to state courts when possible. This is especially true if the matter at hand is internal to the state and does not obviously violate national law. However, if there is a clear violation of federal law or constitutional rights, federal courts may overturn state court decisions.

Federal Courts Are Sometimes Called Upon to Decide Whether, in a Given