AP Government Unit 5 Flashcards

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What is the Full Faith and Credit Clause?

Each state should recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states.

Which of the following are examples of the Full Faith and Credit Clause? (Select all that apply)

Divorce (correct)

Driver License (correct)

Marriage (correct)

Wills (correct)

Birth Certificate (correct)

Deeds (correct)

What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause only appeal to?

Only appeals to civil laws and NOT criminal laws.

Can one state enforce another state's criminal law?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the Privileges and Immunities Clause?

Citizens are entitled to privileges and immunities of other states. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of unreasonable discrimination? (Select all that apply)

Court System Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of reasonable discrimination? (Select all that apply)

Teacher, Doctor, Lawyers (testing) Signup and view all the answers

What is extradition?

A person who commits a crime and runs away must be brought back to the state where the crime was committed. Signup and view all the answers

Does the governor of the state have to approve extradition?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the Fugitive Slave Clause?

If a slave ran away to a free state and is caught, they can be brought back to the original state. Signup and view all the answers

Who admits new states into the U.S.?

Congress Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for every public land in the U.S.?

Congress Signup and view all the answers

What is a republican form of government?

Each state has representatives in the national government. Signup and view all the answers

What are three federal government guarantees to the states?

Republican form of government, Protection, Territorial Integrity. Signup and view all the answers

What must the federal government protect the states from?

Invasion, foreign and domestic attacks, natural disasters, riots. Signup and view all the answers

What is territorial integrity?

The federal government must respect the territory of the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

If there was a debt before the Constitution was changed, is it still valid?

True Signup and view all the answers

What shall be the Supreme law of the land?

The Constitution, the Federal laws, and the treaties of the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

What must executive officers, judges, and state and federal judges do to support the Constitution?

Follow an oath. Signup and view all the answers

Is a religious test required in order to hold office?

False Signup and view all the answers

What are categorical grants?

Money the federal government gives to the states for a specific purpose with many strings attached. Signup and view all the answers

What are block grants?

Money given to the states by the federal government with few strings attached. Signup and view all the answers

What is a federal mandate?

The federal government gives states rules or guidelines that they must follow. Signup and view all the answers

What is federalism?

The division of power between the national government and the states. Signup and view all the answers

What is Dual Federalism?

States and federal government are supreme within their own sphere. Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of state and national responsibilities in dual federalism? (Select all that apply)

States: schools, law enforcement, roads Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Full Faith and Credit Clause

Requires states to recognize public acts, records, and judicial proceedings from other states.
Applies to civil laws, such as marriage, birth certificates, driver licenses, divorce, wills, and deeds.
Does not apply to criminal laws; one state cannot enforce another state's criminal law.

Privileges and Immunities Clause

Grants citizens rights to privileges and immunities in other states.
Prohibits unreasonable discrimination against citizens from other states.
Examples of unreasonable discrimination include denial of police protection, access to parks, libraries, and the court system.

Discrimination Standards

Reasonable discrimination is permitted, such as higher out-of-state tuition, restrictions on voting and running in elections, and license requirements for hunting or fishing.
States may also limit jury service and professional licensing based on residency.

Extradition

Legal process requiring states to return individuals charged with crimes to the state where the crime occurred.
The governor may refuse extradition, but generally, approval is necessary.

Fugitive Slave Clause

Allowed for the return of escaped slaves from a free state back to their original slave state.

Admission and Responsibilities of States

New states are admitted to the U.S. by Congress.
Congress is responsible for all public land in the U.S.
Guarantees provided by the federal government to states include a republican form of government, protection from invasion and attacks, and respect for territorial integrity.

Constitutional Obligations

The Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land.
All public officials must take an oath to support the Constitution; no religious test is required to hold office.

Federal Grants

Categorical grants: Federal funds given to states for specific purposes with numerous regulations attached.
Block grants: Federal funds with fewer restrictions, allowing states flexibility in spending according to local needs.

Federal Mandates

Federal government imposes rules that states must follow, which can be funded or unfunded.

Federalism

Describes the division of power between national and state governments, allowing both to operate within their own spheres of authority.
Dual Federalism recognizes distinct responsibilities, with states managing areas like education and law enforcement, and the national government handling foreign policy and military matters.

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Test your knowledge on the Full Faith and Credit Clause with these flashcards. This unit covers essential aspects such as definitions, examples, and implications of the clause in civil law. Perfect for AP Government students preparing for exams.