The Supremacy Clause of the U

question 33

Multiple Choice

The supremacy clause of the U.S. Constitution states that

• A) the constitution of Texas is the supreme law in Texas.
• B) laws passed by the national government are supreme over all state laws.
• C) the president is the supreme government authority throughout the United States.
• D) all laws passed by the Texas legislature are supreme, even if they conflict with federal laws.
• E) state laws take precedence over national laws when they conflict.

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