The Supremacy Clause

question 4

Multiple Choice

The supremacy clause

• A) is part of the United States Constitution
• B) makes the United States Constitution the supreme law of the land
• C) authorizes conflicting provisions in state constitutions and statutes
• D) a and b
• E) a, b, and c

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Definitions:

Representative

An individual who is elected to serve and act on behalf of a larger group of people, particularly in legislative or governmental roles.

Loyalists

Colonists who remained loyal to the British crown during the American Revolutionary War, often opposing the independence movement.

Virginia Plan

A proposal by Virginia delegates for a bicameral legislative branch during the drafting of the United States Constitution in 1787, emphasizing representation based on state population or financial contributions.

Population

The total number of people inhabiting a specific area or region, often analyzed for demographic purposes.