Questions and Answers
What is an Interstate Compact?
What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause require?
Each State must accept the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other State.
What is extradition?
The legal process by which a fugitive from justice in one State is returned to that State.
What does the Privileges and Immunities Clause stipulate?
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Study Notes
Interstate Relations
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Interstate Compact: A formal agreement that requires congressional consent, facilitating collaboration between states or between a state and a foreign entity.
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Full Faith and Credit Clause: Mandates that states recognize and uphold the public acts, legal records, and judicial decisions of other states, ensuring legal consistency across state lines.
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Extradition: A legal mechanism by which a state can send a fugitive back to their original state where the crime was committed, reinforcing accountability in law enforcement.
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Privileges and Immunities Clause: Found in Article IV, Section 2 of the Constitution, it guarantees that citizens are entitled to certain rights and protections in all states, preventing discrimination against non-residents by prohibiting unreasonable distinctions between residents and non-residents.
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This quiz covers key concepts of interstate relations, including the Interstate Compact, Full Faith and Credit Clause, Extradition, and the Privileges and Immunities Clause. Test your knowledge on these fundamental aspects of U.S. law and how they facilitate cooperation and legal consistency between states.
