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What is the supreme law of the land?
Official USCIS answers
- (U.S.) Constitution
Why this is the answer
The U.S. Constitution is the highest set of rules for the country. All other laws and government actions must follow it. That is why it is called the supreme law of the land.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: supreme means top, and the Constitution is the top rulebook.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.