article 4-7 and more Flashcards
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What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause require?
States must respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states.
What is the Privileges and Immunities Clause?
Citizens of one state must have the same rights as citizens in other states.
What happens if a criminal flees to another state?
The state must return them under the extradition process.
Who has the power to admit new states?
Congress.
What type of government must every state have?
A republican form of government, guaranteed by the federal government.
What are the two ways to propose a constitutional amendment?
⅔ vote in both houses of Congress.
⅔ of state legislatures request a convention.
How is a constitutional amendment ratified?
By approval from ¾ of state legislatures or ¾ of state conventions.
What is the Supremacy Clause?
The Constitution, federal laws, and treaties are the supreme law of the land, overriding state laws.
What oath must government officials take?
An oath to support the U.S. Constitution.
Can there be a religious test for holding office?
No, the Constitution prohibits any religious test for public office.
What did Article VII establish?
The Constitution would take effect once 9 out of 13 states ratified it.
