Which clause requires states to recognize judicial decisions from other states?

Which clause requires states to recognize judicial decisions from other states?

• A. Federal recognition of state tax laws
• B. States recognizing international treaties
• C. States recognizing other states' judicial decisions
• D. Congress overriding state court judgments

Answer: (C)

Interstate respect for judicial decisions is governed by the Full Faith and Credit Clause. Found in Article IV, Section 1, it requires each state to give full faith and credit to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. So a court judgment entered in one state must be recognized and enforceable in all the others, preventing relitigation of the same dispute simply by moving to a different state. The clause covers final judgments and the recognized limitations—such as due process concerns or protections of public policy—do not undermine the overall obligation. This is distinct from federal recognition of state tax laws or international treaties, and it does not involve Congress overruling state court judgments.

Interstate respect for judicial decisions is governed by the Full Faith and Credit Clause. Found in Article IV, Section 1, it requires each state to give full faith and credit to the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state. So a court judgment entered in one state must be recognized and enforceable in all the others, preventing relitigation of the same dispute simply by moving to a different state. The clause covers final judgments and the recognized limitations—such as due process concerns or protections of public policy—do not undermine the overall obligation. This is distinct from federal recognition of state tax laws or international treaties, and it does not involve Congress overruling state court judgments.