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Question 5 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

The Supremacy Clause forms the root of what aspect of the country’s government system?

Answer
A
the Constitution
B
checks and balances
C
civil and independent rights
D
the concept of federalism

Explanation

The Supremacy Clause establishes that the Constitution and valid federal laws take precedence over conflicting state laws. This relationship between national and state authority is central to federalism, so the answer is the concept of federalism.

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