American GovernmentQuestion 1 of 128
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
a.The U.S. Constitution
b.The Declaration of Independence
c.Federal statutes passed by Congress
d.The Bill of Rights alone
Explanation
The Constitution is the supreme law of the land; all other laws must agree with it. Ratified in 1788, it establishes the framework of the federal government. When a law conflicts with the Constitution, the Constitution controls.
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