Question

1. U.S. Const. art. VI, clause 2, is referred to as the:

• A. Paradox Doctrine because it contradicts state law.

• B. Supremacy Clause because it provides for the U.S. Supreme Court.

• C. Supremacy Clause because it provides that the Constitution, the federal laws and treaties made pursuant to the Constitution are the supreme law of the land.

• D. Commerce Clause because it provides for federal control

2. Felonies and misdemeanors relate to (choose all that apply):

A. Criminal law
B. Laws against society
C. Civil law
D. Utilitarianism

Answer 1

Answer1:

The correct answer is - Supremacy Clause because it provides that the Constitution, the federal laws and treaties made pursuant to the Constitution are the supreme law of the land.

Explanation: The Supremacy Clause of the Constitution of the United States (Article VI, Clause 2), establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, constitute the "supreme Law of the Land", and thus take priority over any conflicting state laws. It provides that state courts are bound by, and state constitutions subordinate to, the supreme law, However, federal statutes and treaties are supreme only if they do not contravene the Constitution.

Answer2:

The correct answer is -Criminal law