Which of the following sources of law ranks the highest in the hierarchy of sources of law?
A) Local ordinances
B) State constitutions
C) Statutes of Congress
D) State administrative regulations
E) U.S. Constitution and Amendments

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The U.S. Constitution and Amendments rank the highest in the hierarchy of sources of law. Each higher source of law voids, or prevails, over every lower source of law in the hierarchy, except that in many instances there will be no conflict between higher and lower sources of law and in other instances it may not be clear whether a higher source of law conflicts with a lower source of law.

Which of the Following Sources of Law Ranks the Highest