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Article II: The Presidency — Unit test

Question 19 • * HSA 26-27 US Government

What is the primary purpose of the Supremacy Clause?

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

Explanation

The Supremacy Clause establishes that the U.S. Constitution and federal laws made under it take precedence over conflicting state laws. Its main purpose is therefore to define how federal and state authority relate, making C, “to describe the relationship between federal and state powers,” correct. It does not say the two levels of government always have equal power.

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