Austin Crosby

History

21 October, 16:44

The supremacy clause

a. states that when the policies of states come into conflict, the state that has been a part of the united states of america for the longest period of time shall be supreme.

b. provides that when cosntitutions, laws, and policies of states are in conflict with the constitution or laws of the united states, federal rules always win.

c. was added to the constitution in the bill of rights because critics of the constitution believed it was a glaring omission not to have included such a provision in the original document.

d. states that when the president of the united states is acting in the best interests of the american people, his judgment shall be supreme over congress and the supreme court.

e. provides that when state laws are in conflict with the constitution or laws of the united states, state law must prevail because the states are closer to the people and their concerns.