What does the 'full faith and credit' clause require of states?

• A. States must respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states.
• B. States must respect other states' laws.
• C. States must share tax revenues.
• D. States must unify legal standards.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that states must honor each other’s official actions and legal decisions. The full faith and credit clause requires that each state respect the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states. So, a court judgment from one state is recognized and enforceable in all the others, and official documents like marriage licenses, property records, or birth certificates issued in one state are accepted elsewhere. This helps keep legal status and rights consistent when people move or when matters cross state lines. It does not require states to adopt every other state’s laws, share tax revenues, or unify legal standards. It’s about recognizing and respecting official acts and records across state borders.