In a conflict between Georgia state law and federal law, which prevails?

In a conflict between Georgia state law and federal law, which prevails?

• A. Federal law and the U.S. Constitution prevail
• B. Georgia state law prevails
• C. The Governor decides
• D. The Supreme Court decides case by case

Answer: (A)

Federal supremacy comes from the Supremacy Clause in the U.S. Constitution, which makes the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties the supreme law of the land. When a Georgia state law clashes with federal law or the Constitution, the federal rule governs. State law cannot override federal authority, and Georgia courts and officials must follow federal law, invalidating any state provision that conflicts. The Governor doesn’t decide this; disputes are resolved through the judiciary, and the Supreme Court can settle differences between federal and state law. So, in a conflict, federal law and the Constitution prevail.

Federal supremacy comes from the Supremacy Clause in the U.S. Constitution, which makes the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties the supreme law of the land. When a Georgia state law clashes with federal law or the Constitution, the federal rule governs. State law cannot override federal authority, and Georgia courts and officials must follow federal law, invalidating any state provision that conflicts. The Governor doesn’t decide this; disputes are resolved through the judiciary, and the Supreme Court can settle differences between federal and state law. So, in a conflict, federal law and the Constitution prevail.