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➤ Why do state constitutions matter if we have the U.S. Constitution?
State constitutions matter because they govern local matters like education, criminal procedure, and property law. They can grant broader rights than the federal Constitution. When a conflict arises, the U.S. Constitution and valid federal statutes prevail under the Supremacy Clause.