Article IV Flashcards
1
Q
How must a state act towards another state?
A
With full faith & credit
2
Q
What is extradition?
A
Sending someone back to the country or state where they’ve been accused of a crime
3
Q
Are new states permitted to join the Union?
A
Only Congress has the power to admit new states, however they can’t take the land away from another state in doing so
4
Q
What protection does the U.S. offer to the state?
A
A Republican Form of Government, protection from invasion and domestic(internal) rebellion
5
Q
What are changes to the Constitution called?
A
Amendment
6
Q
What are 2 ways amendments can be proposed?
A
- By a 2/3rds vote of both Houses
- 2/3rds of a state legislature can ask congress to call a national convention to propose amendments
7
Q
What are 2 ways the Constitution can be changed?
A
- 3/4ths of the state legislature must approve
- Ratifying conventions in 3/4ths of states