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Article IV of the United States Constitution governs the relationship between the states and the federal government, ensuring that the nation functions as a unified constitutional republic rather than a loose collection of competing governments.

In this episode of Constitution Monday, we walk through each section of Article IV and explain how it protects state sovereignty while maintaining national unity. From the Full Faith and Credit Clause to the Privileges and Immunities Clause, from the admission of new states to the guarantee of a republican form of government, Article IV provides the rules that keep the Union stable, lawful, and free.

This video explains:

Why states must recognize one another’s laws and court rulings

How citizens are protected when traveling or moving between states

How new states are admitted into the Union

Why the Constitution guarantees republican government in every state

How Article IV strengthens liberty without centralizing power

Understanding Article IV helps clarify how the Founders balanced unity and independence among the states—an essential feature of any lasting constitutional republic.