Article IV
Definition
Part of the U.S. Constitution that deals with relations among states as well as between federal government and states.
Analogy
Consider it like the rules for playing nicely in a shared playground - how kids should treat each other (Privileges & Immunities), how they should respect each other's toys (Full Faith & Credit), and what happens when there's a dispute (federal government steps in).
Related terms
Supremacy Clause: Part of Article VI stating that federal law is the supreme law of the land, taking precedence over state laws.
Extradition: The process by which one jurisdiction surrenders a person accused or convicted of committing a crime in another jurisdiction, under the provisions of Article IV.
Federalism: A system where power is divided between national and regional governments.
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