Constitution: Articles IV - VII Flashcards
Congress may bring a new state into the nation if…
that state ratifies the Constitution
OR if a state divides from an existing state
How can the constitution be changed?
if 2/3 of both the House of Representatives and Senate agree to change it
How can a change be proposed (2 ways)?
Congress can propose an Amendment if 2/3 of House and Senate support it
OR 2/3 of the states’ legislatures propose it
In what two ways can an amendment be approved?
it can be ratified in the legislatures of 3/4 of the states or ratified at a national convention by 3/4 of the states
what three parts of the constitution could not be amended at the time
Article 1 Section 9 Clause 4
Article 1 Section 9 Clause 9
Equal representation in senate for the states
Which two branches of government play no part in the Amendment process?
Executive and Judicial
Why is Article V important?
It gives the constitution longevity and flexibility
What are the subjects of articles IV-VII
IV is Federalism
V is Amendments
VI is Supremacy, Debts, Oaths
VII is Ratification
Why is Article VI Section 1 important?
it says that debts will have the same validity as they did before the constitution and it gave the United States credibility
Why is Article VI Section 2 important?
Supremacy Clause: “Supreme law of the land”
Why is Article VI Section 3 important?
Government officers need to swear to protect the constitution
religion is not a requirement to be an officer
prevented United States from becoming a theocracy
