Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State.
–Constitution of the United States
Article IV, Section 1
Which best explains the Full Faith and Credit clause within
Article IV?
States must recognize all legal documents issued by another state, such as a driver’s licence.
Ratification is best defined as
the process of approving the Constitution.
The House and Senate can only pass amendments to the Constitution if
the amendment receives a two-thirds vote.
Amendments to the Constitution can be proposed by
Congress and state legislatures.
Which statement best explains the Privileges and Immunities clause of Article IV of the Constitution?
All Americans have the same basic rights, no matter what state they live in or travel to.
Based on the Supremacy Clause, what must a judge support in the event of a legal conflict?
the Constitution over state law
Which is a true statement about the Full Faith and Credit Clause from Article IV of the Constitution?
The Full Faith and Credit Clause deals with respecting the laws and records of other states.
Which process does Article V of the Constitution describe?
amending the Constitution
Which statement summarizes the Enslaved Persons Clause?
Enslaved persons who escape will be seized and returned to their enslaver.
Which best explains how the Supremacy Clause is connected to federalism?
The Supremacy Clause establishes that the federal government has more power than state governments.