Articles 4-7 of the Constitution

What does Article IV of the Constitution primarily deal with?

• The powers of the President

• Relations among the states

• The amendment process

• National supremacy

According to Article IV, what must states recognize from other states?

• Currency

• Licenses

• Education systems

• Tax laws

What must happen to criminals who flee to another state after committing a crime?

• They are free from prosecution

• They must be returned to the state where the crime was committed

• They are tried in the state they fled to

• They are tried by the federal government

Who has the authority to add new states to the United States?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Governors of existing states

What power does the President have concerning law and order in the states?

• To create new laws

• To move troops into any state

• To appoint state governors

• To veto state laws

What is the purpose of the amendment process in Article V?

• To remove outdated laws

• To allow changes to the Constitution

• To elect new officials

• To establish new states

What term is used to describe the Constitution due to its ability to be amended?

• A static document

• A living document

• A historical document

• A temporary document

How many amendments does the Constitution currently have?

• 10

• 15

• 27

• 50

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution known as?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

What fraction of both the Senate and the House must pass an amendment before it is ratified by the states?