<br />Article VI is often refereed to as the "supremacy clause" because it declares that whenever state or local law is in conflict with federal law, that federal law takes precedent. Article VI also insures that all elected officials must obey and follow the Constitution. Finally Article VI forbids public officials from having practice (or pledge allegiance to) a particular religion to hold office. | <br />Article VI is often refereed to as the "supremacy clause" because it declares that whenever state or local law is in conflict with federal law, that federal law takes precedent. Article VI also insures that all elected officials must obey and follow the Constitution. Finally Article VI forbids public officials from having practice (or pledge allegiance to) a particular religion to hold office. |