Clauses and Compromises

Extradition Clause

Requires states to return individuals charged with crimes in another state

Full Faith and Credit Clause

States must honor the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states

Necessary and Proper Clause

Allows Congress to pass laws needed to execute its enumerated powers.

Supremacy Clause

Establishes the Constitution and federal laws as the supreme law of the land

New Jersey Plan

A proposal for equal representation of each state in Congress regardless of population

Three-Fifths Compromise

Agreement to count 3 out of every 5 slaves for representation and taxation

Virginia Plan

A proposal for representation in Congress based on population

Privileges and Immunities Clause

States cannot discriminate against citizens of other states

Commerce Clause

Grants Congress the power to regulate interstate and foreign trade

Due Process Clause

requires states to ensure due process of law; ensure that laws and the judicial process are fair and impartial

Equal Protection Clause

requires that states afford equal treatment to all persons

Establishment Clause

Government can't promote religion (Engel v. Vitale)

Free Exercise Clause

Government can't stop religious practices (Wisconsin v. Yoder)