The full faith and credit clause is a provision from Article IV, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution requiring states to recognize public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.
It's like when you get your driver's license in one state - let's say California - but you can still legally drive when you visit Texas because Texas recognizes your California-issued license due to this clause.
Privileges and Immunities Clause: This prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner.
Supremacy Clause: This establishes that federal law takes precedence over conflicting state laws.
Interstate Compact Clause: This allows states to enter into agreements or compacts with one another subject to consent by Congress.
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