Article VI For Dummies: The Supremacy Clause Explained

The video tutorial covers Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution, known as the Supremacy Clause. It explains the three sections: the first section addresses debts and obligations, ensuring they remain valid under the new Constitution. The second section, the Supremacy Clause, establishes federal law as supreme over state laws. The third section discusses the requirement for officials to take an oath to support the Constitution and prohibits religious tests for office. The tutorial uses analogies and historical references to clarify these concepts.

What does the third section of Article 6 state about religious qualifications for officeholders?

In what way does the speaker suggest that the federal government’s Constitution is supreme?