Description
CLIP 1: Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) discussed the Supremacy Clause and the powers of the states. CLIP 2: KrisAnne Hall talked about her book Sovereign Duty, and how the Supremacy Clause enforces the Constitution.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the content and significance of the Supremacy clause according to Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA).
- What remedy do states have if they believe the federal government is abusing its power.
- According to KrisAnne Hall, what are the limitations of the Supremacy Clause and federal laws trumping state laws.
- Extension Questions to Consider: How does the supremacy clause represent a response to the Articles of Confederation? Which of the landmark Supreme Court cases reflect issues of federal supremacy and how? What modern controversial issues and/or legislation reflect the supremacy clause?
Additional Resource
Participants
Tom McClintockU.S. Representative, U.S. House of Representatives535 Videos
Vocabulary
- Alexander Hamilton
- Concurrent Powers
- Constitution
- Enumerated Powers
- Federalism
- Federalist Papers
- Reserved Powers
- Separation Of Powers
- Supremacy Clause