Full Faith and Credit Clause Overview

Full Faith and Credit Clause Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution outlines the responsibilities and powers of states and the federal government. It includes the Full Faith and Credit Clause, ensuring states respect each other's laws, and the Privileges and Immunities Clause, protecting citizens' rights across states. It also details the process for admitting new states and guarantees a republican form of government, with federal protection against invasion and domestic violence.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause require states to do?

Share natural resources with neighboring states

Adopt the same laws as other states

Provide financial support to other states

Respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has the authority to determine how acts, records, and proceedings are proven under the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

The President

The Supreme Court

Congress

State Governors

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What rights are citizens entitled to when they move to another state?

Automatic citizenship of the new state

Exemption from state taxes

Free housing and employment

All privileges and immunities of citizens in the new state

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to a person charged with a crime who flees to another state?

They are granted asylum

They are extradited back to the state where the crime was committed

They are tried in the state they fled to

They are free from prosecution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can a new state be formed within the jurisdiction of an existing state without consent?

No, it is not allowed under any circumstances

No, it requires the consent of the state legislatures and Congress

Yes, if the population agrees

Yes, if Congress approves

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What power does Congress have over U.S. territories?

Full control over rules and regulations

Limited to defense matters

Only financial oversight

None, territories are independent

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a new state to be admitted into the Union?

A referendum in the existing states

Approval from the President

A majority vote in the state

Consent of Congress

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