Read this passage from the U. S. Constitution: 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.

2What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To guarantee the protection of individual rights

B. To establish that federal laws are superior to state laws

C. To give the president the power to make treaties

D. To create the legislative branch of the federal government