What does Article 4, Section 1 state about the respect of public acts?
Each State is to respect the public acts of other States
This establishes the principle of mutual recognition among states.
According to Article 4, Section 2, what rights does a person have when passing through another State?
He has his rights as an American citizen
This ensures the protection of individual rights across state lines.
What can a governor request regarding a criminal who has fled the State?
To be returned to the state where the crime was committed to stand trial
This process is known as extradition.
What was required regarding runaway slaves according to Article 4, Section 2?
Runaway slaves were to be returned to their owners on demand
This provision was part of the Fugitive Slave Clause.
What does Article 4, Section 3 state about Congress and new states?
Congress admits new states to the Union
This section outlines the process for statehood.
If a State is formed out of another state, what must happen according to Article 4, Section 3?
The legitimacy of the status must be approved
This ensures that the formation of new states is regulated.
What does Congress regulate according to Article 4, Section 3?
Congress regulates the territories
This gives Congress authority over U.S. territories.
How many ways are there to propose amendments according to Article 5?
2 ways
These include passing an amendment by two-thirds of both houses of Congress or by two-thirds of the states calling for a convention.
What is one method to propose amendments as stated in Article 5?
Two-thirds of both houses of Congress may pass an amendment
This is one of the two methods for proposing constitutional amendments.
What is the second method to propose amendments according to Article 5?
Two-thirds of the states may call a convention to propose amendments
This method allows states to initiate the amendment process.
What is the supreme law of the land in the United States?
The Constitution, the laws of the nation, and treaties
This establishes the hierarchy of laws in the U.S.
How many of the original states had to ratify the Constitution to begin the new government?
Nine out of thirteen
This was a requirement for the Constitution to take effect.
