Article IV-VII: The Role of the Constitution

Question 1 • 26/27 GOVERNMENT

Which statement best explains the Privileges and Immunities clause of Article IV of the Constitution?

Answer

All Americans have the same basic rights, no matter what state they live in or travel to.

States have the ability to create their own Bills of Rights that applies only to their citizens.

If a citizen of one state travels to another state, they are only expected to follow the laws of the home state.

States have the right to apply laws differently to citizens of different states.

Explanation

The Privileges and Immunities Clause generally prevents a state from treating citizens of other states unfairly with respect to fundamental rights and activities. In other words, Americans retain basic rights when they travel or live in another state. Choice A best expresses this principle; visitors must still follow the laws of the state they are in.

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