What is the supreme law of the land?

Why this is the answer

The Constitution is called the supreme law of the land because all people and all levels of government must follow it. Other laws must fit within the Constitution.

Answers that are not correct

These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.

• The Federalist Papers
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation

More questions on this topic

• 1. What is the form of government of the United States?
• 3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
• 4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words 'We the People.' What does 'We the People' mean?
• 5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
• 6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?
• 7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

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