Relations Among States

Question 1

Interstate Compacts

Answer 1

Agreements between two or more states (only with the consent of congress.)

Question 2

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Answer 2

Full faith and credit shall be given in each state to public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.

Question 3

FF&C Clause - Judgments from Other States

Answer 3

Decision must meet these requirements:

1) Court that rendered the judgment had jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter
2) Judgment was on the merits
3) Judgment was final