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==Meaning==
 
==Meaning==
 
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.
 
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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==See also==
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* [[No Religious Test Clause]]
    
[[Category:United States Constitution]]
 
[[Category:United States Constitution]]
 
[[Category:United States History]]
 
[[Category:United States History]]
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