Apentix/AP United States Government and Politics/Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy/Question
AP United States Government and Politicsmediummcq1 pt

When a state law directly conflicts with a valid federal statute, the state law is rendered invalid under which of the following constitutional provisions?

A.The Supremacy Clause
B.The Tenth Amendment
C.The Commerce Clause
D.The Necessary and Proper Clause

Explanation

Core Concept

This clause dictates that the Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land, rendering conflicting state laws invalid.

Correct Answer

AThe Supremacy Clause

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