The Supremacy Clause refers to the provision in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution that establishes the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties as the supreme law of the land, overriding any conflicting state laws.
Related terms
Federalism: This term refers to the division of power between the federal government and state governments.
Enumerated Powers: These are powers specifically granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution.
Dual Sovereignty: This concept recognizes that both federal and state governments have separate authority within their respective spheres.