“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.” Why is this Article of the Constitution significant?

A. It establishes judicial independence on the state and local levels.

B. It sets forth a state’s right to change any law it does not agree with in the Constitution.

c. It grants supreme power to the President of the United States.

D. It establishes that the United States Constitution is the highest form of law in America.