According to the Supremacy Clause, if there is a conflict between federal and state laws, federal laws take precedence.
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This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding. -Article VI, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution
According to the Supremacy Clause, what takes precedence if there is a conflict between federal and state laws?
(1 point)
Responses
Federal laws
Federal laws
International treaties
International treaties
State laws
State laws
Presidential decrees
3 answers
a b c or d
The correct response is: a. Federal laws.