uk â /ÊnËten.É.bÉl/ us â /ÊnËten.É.bÉl/ formal. âº 1  If a theory or argument is untenable, it cannot be supported or defended against criticism. âº 2  An untenable situation cannot continue as it is: âº 3  not able to be supported or defended against criticism, or no longer able to continue:
Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution, also known as The Supremacy Clause, states: This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound ...
The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution, originally comprising seven articles, delineates the national frame of government. proposed amendment becomes an operative part of the Constitution as soon as it is ratified by three-fourths of the States (currently 38 of the 50 States). There is no further step. The text requires no additional action by Congress or anyone else after ratification by the final state.