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The Supremacy Clause refers to Article VI, paragraph 2 in the Constitution which states
"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, anything in the constitution or laws of any state to the contrary notwithstanding."
Basically, Federal Law and the Constitution are the supreme law, and any other laws which contradict them are void.
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Which clause gives congress the ability to do what is necessary and proper?
the elastic clause of the constitution
Did the 1789 constitution allow states to position their constitution above the federal constitution?
No. The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution (Article Six, Clause 2) states that the Constitution (and, by extension, federal law) are the law of last resort, and thus, that no state law (or constitution) can supercede them.
Which Amendment to the Constitution first dealt with citizenship?
The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution was the first to address citizenship. This amendment defines citizenship. It also contains the Privileges or Immunities Clause, the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause.
Where is taxation found in the constitution?
Taxation in the Constitution can be found in Article I, Section, 2, Clause 3.
What part of the constitution covers patents?
Article I, Section 8, Clause 8 of the United States Constitution, known as the Copyright Clause, mentions inventors and their discoveries.
Where is supremacy clause found in the Constitution?
The Supremacy Clause can be found in Article Six of the Constitution. It is located under Clause 2 and says that the Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.
What clause of the Constitution regulates businesses?
The commerce clause
What are the release dates for The Clause in the Constitution - 1915?
The Clause in the Constitution - 1915 was released on: USA: 19 August 1915
Where is the supremacy clause found in?
The Supremacy Clause can be found in Article Six of the Constitution. It is located under Clause 2 and says that the Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.
What is the supremacy clause what is its importance?
The Supremacy Clause states that the US Constitution is the supreme law of the land. This is what makes it important and it is outlined in Article 6, Clause 2 of the Constitution.
What is one purpose of the supremacy clause?
The supremacy clause in the constitution that creates the order of law and the legal system for the United States. The supremacy clause is the provision in Article Six, Clause 2 of the United States constitution.
Which clause of the Constitution has been used to strengthen the power of the national government?
The Necessary and Proper Clause of the Constitution has been used to strengthen the power of the national government. It is also known as the Elastic Clause.
What clause of the constitution is the source of all congress implied powers?
The commerce clause
Which clause gives congress the ability to do what is necessary and proper?
the elastic clause of the constitution
What clause allowed federal government to expand its power?
elastic clause
Paragraph 18 of the power of congress two words?
This portion of the Constitution is known as the elastic clause. This clause allows for Congress to take on some powers not specifically given to them in the Constitution in extreme cases.
Which clauses gives congress the most general non specific power?
The Elastic Clause is the clause in the Constitution that gives Congress the most general non specific power. It is in Section 8 of the Constitution.
