Utah Special Function Officer (SFO) Practice Exam

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What takes precedence over federal and state statutes?

Local laws and ordinances
The Constitution
Public opinion
Common practice

The correct answer is: The Constitution

The Constitution takes precedence over federal and state statutes because it is the supreme law of the land, as established by the Supremacy Clause in Article VI. This clause clearly states that the Constitution, along with federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, shall be the supreme law of the land. This means that if there is a conflict between federal or state laws and the Constitution, the Constitution prevails. While local laws, public opinion, and common practices can influence governance and legislation, they do not hold the same legal authority as the Constitution. Local laws and ordinances may exist within the framework defined by state and federal statutes but cannot override constitutional principles. Public opinion can influence lawmakers but is not legally binding. Common practices may reflect societal norms but also lack the status of law. The Constitution's primacy ensures that it serves as the foundational legal framework for all other laws and statutes in the United States.