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The Constitution — Test

Question 11 • American Government/Civics

What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

Answer
A
to outline why some powers must be implied rather than detailed
B
to declare to American citizens the US is the supreme ruler
C
to explain why state and federal powers are always kept equal
D
to describe the relationship between federal and state powers

Explanation

The Supremacy Clause establishes that the Constitution and valid federal laws take precedence over conflicting state laws. It therefore describes the relationship between federal and state powers. Choice D is correct; the clause does not say that state and federal powers are always equal.

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