The Supreme Law of the Land - Article VI's Supremacy Clause

Written By iCivics

The Supremacy Clause in Article VI makes federal law “the supreme law of the land” over state law.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the Supremacy Clause.

  • Discuss what would happen if the Supremacy Clause didn't exist and federal law conflicted with state law.

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