The Supremacy Clause in Article VI, Clause 2, of the Constitution

question 57

Multiple Choice

The supremacy clause in Article VI, Clause 2, of the Constitution

• A) grants the president the power to veto legislation.
• B) establishes Congress as the supreme branch of the national government.
• C) ensures that the states retain ultimate governmental power.
• D) makes the Constitution and federal laws superior to all conflicting state and local laws.
• E) outlines the powers of the Supreme Court.

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