Article vi of the u. s. constitution establishes that federal law is in conflicts between federal and state law. science forum

I'm not sure of the exact word you are looking for, but the general idea is that the federal law will always reign supreme if there is ever a conflict between the federal and state laws. Federal law is superior or higher-ranking or more preferable, etc.

Here is the exact phrasing from Article VI of the US Constitution: "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, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding."

C. states can rely on the federal government to protect them if needed (a p e x)

Explanation: this is correct if your answer choices are: A. all citizens are equal, no matter what their state of residence, B. in an area of conflict, federal law overrules state law, C. states can rely on the federal government to protect them if needed, and D. all powers are explicitly mentioned in the Constitution belong to the states.

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