Article IV of the Constitution discusses this. The article describes the states powers and limits. Also, states are required to acknowledge the legitimacy of the other states' governments. States are granted equal rights under this article. Article IV puts forth the concept of extradition, which means if you commit a crime in one state, that is the only state you can be tried for that crime in. Lastly, this article grants republican governments to all the states, or governments based on elected representation.
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The 10th amendment to the constitution grants all powers not explicitly stated in the constitution to the states or to the people.
This means that the federal government has enumerated powers, while the states can enact statutes on more topics.
Article IV outlines states' powers in relationship to each other. States have the authority to create and enforce their own laws but must respect and help enforce the laws of other states. Congress may pass Federal Laws regarding how states honor other states' laws and records.
Article 4 of the U.S. Constitution discusses the roles and responsibilities of the states.
Article Four of the Constitution outlines the relationship between each state and the others, as well as between the several States and the federal government.
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The Article VII of the US Constitution describes how many state ratifications were necessary for the Constitution to take effect. Actual Text: " The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same."
Article VII of the US Constitution addresses this: "The ratification of the conventions of nine states, shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution between the states so ratifying the same."