Which of the following is given first priority when various laws are not consistent?
A) U.S. Constitution
B) state laws
C) local laws
D) U.S. laws
E) federal laws

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The United States Constitution is given first priority when various laws are not consistent; the order of priority is (1) U.S. Constitution, (2) U.S. laws, (3) state and local laws. In allocating power between federal and state levels of government, the Constitution, in Article VI, makes it clear that the Constitution is supreme under all laws and that federal law is supreme over a state law or local ordinance.

Which of the Following Is Given First Priority When Various