The supremacy clause establishes that:

A State law prevails

B Federal law is the supreme law of the land when there is a conflict

C The president is supreme

D The Supreme Court has final authority

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Article VI, Clause 2: federal Constitution and laws made pursuant to it are the supreme law, preempting conflicting state laws.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The supremacy clause establishes that:" is Option B: Federal law is the supreme law of the land when there is a conflict.

The other options — A) State law prevails, C) The president is supreme, D) The Supreme Court has final authority — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Article VI, Clause 2: federal Constitution and laws made pursuant to it are the supreme law, preempting conflicting state laws.

📚 About This CLEP Exam Prep Practice Question

This 2-level CLEP Exam Prep question from the American Government topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

How to use this page: Read the question above, consider all four options (A through D), then check the highlighted correct answer and explanation. For active timed practice, start a free CLEP Exam Prep practice test or use flashcards for spaced repetition review.

Practice CLEP Exam Prep Quizzes → Browse All Questions Study Flashcards

The supremacy clause establishes that:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

📚 About This CLEP Exam Prep Practice Question

Related CLEP Exam Prep Questions