What is the supreme law of the land?

Question 2 of 128 · Principles of American Democracy · also on the 2008 test (question 1)

Accepted answer

The Constitution

Explanation

The Constitution is the most important legal document in America. All other laws must follow what it says. It was written in 1787 and is still the highest law today.

Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).

Last verified against USCIS on 2026-08-25.