Article VI Archives – Annenberg Classroom

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Handout

‘Supreme Law of the Land’: Supremacy Clause

In this lesson, students will explore the origins and evolution of the supremacy clause. How are conflicts between federal and state power resolved?

Video

The Supremacy Clause: McCulloch v. Maryland

Tension between the states and the federal government has been a constant throughout U.S. history. This video explores the supremacy clause in Article VI of the Constitution and key moments in the power struggle, including the landmark case McCulloch v. Maryland.