End of year test Flashcards
(18 cards)
What kind of government must each state have?
A republican (representative) government
What protection does the U.S. owe each state?
Protection from invasion and domestic violence
What does “territorial integrity” mean?
The U.S. must respect each states borders and existence.
What law set the rules for adding new states?
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Who has the power to admit new states?
Only Congress
Can a new state be made from part of another state
Only if the original state agrees
What’s the first step for a territory to become a state?
Ask Congress for permission
What does the enabling act do?
It lets people write a state constitution
What is an act of admission
A law passed by Congress to create a new state
Who signs the act of admission to make it official? (Making of state)
The President
What is federal grant?
Money given by the government for specific purposes
What are the conditions for federal grants?
Use it only for the purpose, add state money, create agency, follow rules
What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause do?
States must respect each other’s laws, documents, and court rulings
What are exceptions to the full Faith and Credit Clause?
Criminal laws and some divorces
What is extradition
Returning a fugitive to the state where the crime happened
Who usually requests extradition
A state governor
What does the privileges and Immunities Clause say?
States can’t unfairly treat people from other states
Can states charge out-of-state- students more for college
Yes
