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The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.
The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.
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== Article IV [establishes relationship, rules & limits between the States & the States and the Federal Government]==
== Article IV [establishes relationship, rules & limits between the States & the States and the Federal Government]==


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* during the political turmoil of 2020, President Trump offered to help states suppress riots across the country, especially in Oregon, but, per the domestic violence clause, he needed the states to request that assistance and so without that request was unable to send federal forces outside of those who directly protected federal property (courthouses, etc.)}}'''.
* during the political turmoil of 2020, President Trump offered to help states suppress riots across the country, especially in Oregon, but, per the domestic violence clause, he needed the states to request that assistance and so without that request was unable to send federal forces outside of those who directly protected federal property (courthouses, etc.)}}'''.


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== Article V [Constitutional amendment] ==
== Article V [Constitutional amendment] ==


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==Article VI==
==Article VI [Supremacy clause]==


===All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.===
===All Debts contracted and Engagements entered into, before the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.===
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=={{#tip-text: Article VII|}}==
== Article VII [Ratification]==


The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.
The Ratification of the Conventions of nine States, shall be sufficient for the Establishment of this Constitution between the States so ratifying the Same.
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== Amendments to the Constitution ==
== Amendments to the Constitution ==