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Federalism: A Balancing Act

Question 1 • RKAA- Second Semester Civics and Citizenship 0.5 New

Which statement summarizes the main idea of Article VI of the Constitution?

Answer
A
The federal government and the state governments are equal in power.
B
The federal government is more powerful than the states.
C
State governments are more powerful than the federal government.
D
Some state governments are more powerful than other state governments.

Explanation

Article VI includes the Supremacy Clause, which says the Constitution and federal laws made under it are the supreme law of the land. This means the federal government takes priority over state governments when their laws conflict, so the best answer is “The federal government is more powerful than the states.”

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