that is inconsistent with the constitution, the supreme law controls. mainly the constitution controls over a contrary statute. that's, of course, also discussed in federalist 78 as well of what's the supreme law of the land and the constitution is the supreme law. again, precedent, historical practice. subsequent to the passing of the text. we see that in establishment clause cases. the court will look, what's the historical practice and precedent is rooted in arl iii. those things all go into it. the words original public meaning are an important part of constitutional interpretation, has been, i think, throughout. >> let's suppose congress, making us slightlily less popular than castro raul and