Article IV Flashcards

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1
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How must a state act towards another state?

A

With full faith & credit

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2
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What is extradition?

A

Sending someone back to the country or state where they’ve been accused of a crime

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3
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Are new states permitted to join the Union?

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Only Congress has the power to admit new states, however they can’t take the land away from another state in doing so

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What protection does the U.S. offer to the state?

A

A Republican Form of Government, protection from invasion and domestic(internal) rebellion

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5
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What are changes to the Constitution called?

A

Amendment

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What are 2 ways amendments can be proposed?

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  1. By a 2/3rds vote of both Houses
  2. 2/3rds of a state legislature can ask congress to call a national convention to propose amendments
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What are 2 ways the Constitution can be changed?

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  1. 3/4ths of the state legislature must approve
  2. Ratifying conventions in 3/4ths of states
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