The 'Supremacy Clause' in Article VI of the Constitution establishes that:
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Correct answer: The Constitution and federal laws are the 'supreme Law of the Land'
This clause ensures that in a conflict between state and federal law, the federal authority prevails, provided it is acting within its constitutional limits. This was a significant shift from the Articles of Confederation, where states were supreme.
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