All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.
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 thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.
Analysis & Application
Article VI states that it will honor all debts and agreements made by the United States before the Constitution was adopted.
It also states that the Constitution and federal laws take precedence over state laws and constitutions.
All government officials must swear an oath to support the Constitution, and belief in a particular religion cannot be a requirement for holding office.
This article is applicable because ensures that the United States will honor its debts and agreements.
It also sets a standard for the supremacy of federal law over state law, in case states pass conflicting laws.
Finally, it ensures that government officials will be able to practice religious freedom.