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''The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.''
 
''The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.''
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<br />'''Meaning'''
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==Meaning==
<br />Article VI is often referred to as the "supremacy clause" because it declares that whenever state or local law is in conflict with federal law, federal law takes precedence. Article VI also insures that all elected officials must obey and follow the Constitution. Finally, Article VI states that public officials are not required to practice (or pledge allegiance to) a particular religion to hold office.
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Article VI is often referred to as the "[[Supremacy Clause]]" because it declares that whenever state or local law is in conflict with federal law, federal law takes precedence. Article VI also insures that all elected officials must obey and follow the Constitution. Finally, Article VI states that public officials are not required to practice (or pledge allegiance to) a particular religion to hold office.
    
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