The Supremacy Clause in Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution establishes that the Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land. It mandates that state judges adhere to this supremacy. The legislation must align with constitutional authority, as seen in examples of unconstitutional laws, emphasizing that not all government actions are constitutional.
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Constitutional Minute—Episode 7, Firearm Rights of Texans
The Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution affirms rather than creates rights, with the Second Amendment stating the right to bear arms. The federal government’s authority over gun regulation is limited by the Tenth Amendment, thereby reserving such powers to the States or the people. Legal questions arise regarding ATF’s compliance with the Supremacy Clause.
Constitutional Minute—Episode 1, A Republic, If You Can Keep It
January 4, 2024, headline in The New Yorker: Joe Biden Makes Saving Democracy the Center of His Campaign Article IV, Section 4 stipulates, “The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government…” Knowledgeable Americans describe a democracy as “mob rule.” While the founding documents do not mention ‘democracy,’ …
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