Article IV through VII

How does the Constitution differ from the Declaration of Independence?

• The Constitution was ratified a working government while the Declaration does not.

• The Constitution focuses on individual rights, while the Declaration does not.

• The Constitution was created before the Declaration.

• The Constitution allows for states to govern independently.

1. If you learned that I was secretly a spy, would you be surprised?

• Yes

• No

What principle does Article 4 of the Constitution emphasize regarding states?

• States can create their own laws without federal oversight.

  
  

• All states are equal and must recognize each other's laws

• States have the right to secede from the Union

• States can only enforce laws that align with federal laws.

  
  

According to Article 5, what process allows states to amend the Constitution?

• A majority vote in Congress.

  
  

• A national referendum.

• A convention called by two-thirds of the states.

• A presidential mandate.

Why did Alexander Hamilton argue for the federal government to assume state debts as mentioned in Article 6?

• To ensure that states remain independent.

• To prevent certain states from becoming economically powerful.

• To promote national unity and share the financial burden.

• To allow states to manage their own debts.

The oath outlined in Article 6 binds government officials to uphold the Constitution and the rights of citizens.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Why is the concept of equality among states important?

• It allows states to compete with one another for resources.

  
  

• It ensures that no single state can dominate the others legally.

• It creates a hierarchy among the states.

• It encourages states to form alliances with foreign nations.

  
  

Match the items to the proper Article

Groups:

(a) Article IV

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(b) Article V

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(c) Article VI

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(d) Article VII

• Citizens and State Relationships

• Supremacy Clause

• Propose with 2/3 vote

• 9/13 to ratify

• Ratification of Constitution

• Federal Officials oath

• State and State Relationship

• ratify with 3/4 vote

• Congress can Make states

• September 17th 1787

• Pay off all debts

• amending the constitution