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2025 test · Question 2 of 128

What is the supreme law of the land?

Starred for 65/20

American Government · Principles of American Government

Answers from the USCIS list

Give this answer. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.

  • optional: (U.S.) Constitution

Our explanation

"Supreme" means highest. The Constitution is the highest law in the United States. Everyone living here must follow it. Federal, state, and local governments must follow it too.

Remember it

Supreme means top. At the top of all U.S. laws sits the Constitution.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide p. 15: "the Constitution is the supreme law of the land in the United States. This means that everyone living in the United States must follow the Constitution."

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