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The Constitution — Test

Question 22 • Civics and Government

What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

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

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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