This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof, and all Treaties made,
or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United
States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the
Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in
the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary
notwithstanding. 2
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Laws created under the Constitution must not contradict the
Articles of Confederation.
B. The federal government must respect the existing laws of state
governments.