Article IV-VII: The Role Of The Constitution Flashcards
A result of the amendment process is that
It requires congress and the states to work together
Describe the amendment process
- Amendment proposed (by congress or states)
- Sent to both houses (must pass by 2/3 vote)
- Sent to the states (3/4 vote)
What is true about the Full Faith and Credit Clause?
The full faith and credit clause deals with legal proceedings between states
How many states had to vote for the constitution to approve it?
Nine out of thirteen
How many states must approve an amendment before it can be added to the constitution?
3/4
The first two sections of Article IV of the Constitution focus on relationships between
Different US states
Explain the enslaved persons clause
Enslaved persons who escape must be returned to their home states
Which best explains why the Priveliges and Immunities Clause forbids states from discriminating against citizens from other states?
The constitution intended for all Americans, regardless of location, to have the same rights
Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by
Congress and state legislatures
The process of approving the Constitution is best described as…
Difficult
What does the Supremacy Clause do?
It establishes a foundation for government
Which best explains how Article IV is connected to federalism?
Article IV grants powers to states while limiting the powers of the federal government
Based on the Supremacy Clause, which must US judges support?
The Constitution
