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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Definitions:

Sex Chromosomes

Chromosomes, specifically the X and Y chromosomes in humans, that determine the biological sex of an organism.

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

A genetic condition where a person who is genetically male is resistant to male hormones, leading to the development of female physical traits but male genetic makeup.

Genetically Male

Refers to individuals who have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome in their 23rd chromosomal pair, determining male biological characteristics.

23rd Chromosome

One of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans, also known as the sex chromosomes (X and Y), which determine an individual's sex.