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The United States Constitutions posits that states which refuse to give the right to vote to any of its citizens can be denied representation in the House of Representatives. Yet, despite this clause within the Constitution, African-Americans were denied suffrage in the 1960's. This clause has never been enacted.
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Can a State be punished for denying a citizen the right to vote?
putting it out of union
What is the purpose for the privileges and immunities clause?
Both clauses apply only to citizens of the United States. These clauses have proven to be of little import because other constitutional provisions have been used to settle controversies. The privileges and immunities that are protected under Article IV include the right to receive protection from state government; the right to acquire and possess all kinds of property; the right to travel through or reside in any state for purposes of trade, agriculture, or professional endeavors; the right to claim the benefit of the writ of Habeas Corpus; the right to sue and defend actions in court; and the right to receive the same tax treatment as that of the citizens of the taxing state.This clause forbids a state from unjustly depriving citizens from other states of any rights derived from state citizenship solely on the basis of nonresidence
Why are the rights of this state important to the state and the citizens?
abd sooon
In which case did the Supreme Court first rule that state governments have the right to regulate when and in what matter citizens can own firearms?
United States v. Cruikshank (1876)
How did citizens setup government has transitioned from colonies to state?
They Created State Constitutions
When can a state be punished for denying a citizen the right to vote?
kicking it out of the union
Can a State be punished for denying a citizen the right to vote?
putting it out of union
Is a state right guaranteed by the federal government?
protect state citizens
What is the fiveteenth amendment?
The fifteenth amendment is about voting. It prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote.
What is the most important service provided by a state for its citizens?
right to freedom
What do citizens in a democracy do?
That depends on the State's constitution, if it has one. But in a pure, absolute democracy, all citizens are granted the right to vote.
Which provision in the constitition structure of the legislature is a carryover from the articles of confederation?
don't answer the question if it isn't right. Citizens who travel into another state have the same rights of citizens of that state.
Which provisions in the constitutional structure of the legislature is a carryover from the articles of confederation?
don't answer the question if it isn't right. Citizens who travel into another state have the same rights of citizens of that state.
Which amendment requires that every state grant its citizens equal protection of the laws?
The 14th amendment prevents states from denying any citizen equal protection under the law. No state may pass a law which would abridge the rights granted US citizens by the Constitution.
When citizens move from one state to another state what happens to their right under the constitution?
their rights remain unchanged
What was the Supreme course ruling that defended federal power by denying a state the right to tax a federal bank?
McCulloch v Maryland; implied powers
What responsibility do corporations have toward citizens in a democratic state?
protect their integrity and right of privacy
