Article IV
Does one state have to recognize a marriage in another state?
Yes! Article IV says the states have to respect acts, records and other judicial proceedings of other states
Can the constitution be changed? and how??
Yes! Through proposal by congress or convention OR ratification by the states
How many of the original 13 states did it take to ratify or approve the Constitution?
9 OUT OF 13!!!!
What were the 13th and 19th Amendments?
13th - Abolished slavery!!
19th - Granted women the right to vote
Can a state give special privileges to its own residents over out-of-state residents?
No! States aren't allowed to discriminate against citizens of other states
What percentage of Congress is required to propose a Constitutional amendment?
2/3 !!!!
What percentage of states must ratify or approve amendments to the Constitution?
75% or 3/4
How are the 18th and the 21st Amendments connected?
18th banned alcohol - 21st repealed the 18th
Can states divide themselves into two states, or can they break off and make their own country?
No! States can't divide or form without Congress's and the state legislature's consent.
Which holds supreme power, FEDERAL consitution or STATE law?
FEDERAL!!!!
According to Article VI, can a religious test ever be required to hold public office?
No!! #FreedomofReligion and Article VI prohibits that!
What were the 15th, 26th and 27th Amendments?
15th - Vote cannot be denied on the basis of race
26th - Lowered the voting age to 18
27th - Congressional pay raises don't take effect until the next election