This clause in the U. S. Constitution gives the central government overall authority over the states.

a. equal protection clause

c. due process clause

b. necessary and proper clause

d. supremacy clause

The Supremacy Clause in the U. S. Constitution gives the central government overall authority over the states. The correct option in respect to all the options given in the question is option "d". Supremacy clause is the clause that is given in Article VI Paragraph 6 of the United States Constitution. Through the Supremacy Clause the Federal government has the complete powers to overrule any State laws and even state constitutions. This clause also states that the state courts are bound by the supreme court of the nation.