Which most accurately describes the relationship between state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution?
A) State constitutions prevail over the U.S. Constitution.
B) The U.S. constitution can be modified by changes in state constitutions and vice versa.
C) The U.S. constitution prevails over state constitutions.
D) None of these choices are true.
Ans: C) The U.S. constitution prevails over state constitutions.
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