Article IV: Relations Among States.

What is Article IV about?

Relations among states and between states and the federal government.

What is the Fugitive Slave Clause?

The original provision requiring the return of people who escaped slavery to the state where they were claimed as enslaved.

What happened to the Fugitive Slave Clause after the Civil War?

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, making the clause obsolete.

What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

States must generally recognize other states' public acts, records, and court decisions.

What is an example of Full Faith and Credit?

A marriage or court judgment legally recognized in one state is generally recognized in other states.

Why is Full Faith and Credit important?

It prevents states from ignoring one another's official records and legal decisions.

What is extradition?

The process of returning a person accused or convicted of a crime to the state where they are wanted.

What does Article IV say about extradition?

A person charged with a crime who flees to another state can be returned to the state with jurisdiction.

Who can admit new states into the Union?

Congress.

Can a new state be formed from an existing state without permission?

No. Consent from the affected state legislature and Congress is required.

What does the Constitution guarantee every state?

A republican form of government.

What is a republican form of government?

A government where citizens elect representatives.

What does Article IV say about federal protection?

The federal government must protect states against invasion and, under certain conditions, domestic violence.