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Explain the Supremacy Clause and why it’s important

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This is a very important part of the American political structure because it ensures that, where the United States Constitution grants power to the national government, laws enacted by that national government outrank – or take precedence – over laws enacted by state governments.

The supremacy clause makes the Constitution and all laws on treaties approved by Congress in exercising its enumerated powers the supreme law of the land. It is important because it says that judges in state court must follow the Constitution or federal laws and treaties, if there is a conflict with state laws.

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