BLAW 372 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Symbolic Speech, Equal Protection Clause
Document Summary
A system of government in which the states form a union and the sovereign power is divided between a central government and the member states. The quality of having independent authority over a geographic area. For instance, state governments have the authority to regulate affairs within their borders. Powers possessed by states as part of their inherent sovereignty. These powers may be exercised to protect or promote the public order, health, safety, morals, and general welfare. Article iv, section 2, of the u. s. constitution requires states not to discriminate against one another"s citizens. A resident of one state cannot be treated as an alien when in another state; he or she may not be denied such privileges and immunities as legal protection, access to courts, travel rights, and property rights. A clause in article iv, section 1, of the u. s. constitution that provides that (cid:1688)full. Faith and credit shall be given in each state to the public acts, records, and.
