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Oh wow... I'll do the best I can to answer this question, but it's been awhile since I've learned this.
In Section 1, of Article 4, it basically states that whatever one state does, it regards to records, HAS to be valid in another state. This has been especially relevant in the case of gay marriages. According to this, it a couple were to get married in one state, it would have to be 'accepted' in any other state the reside in. Also, in the same for crimes. If you commit a crime in one state, and it goes on your record for that state, it still have to be "recognized" in another state as a crime committed.
Section 2 has to deal with: If you are traveling from state to state, you are STILL entitled to all the rights of your 'home' state. It states that if you are convicted of a crime in one state, and you flee to another state, the federal government can step in and deliver you to the state in which you committed the crime. Also stated is that, if you are a slave, and you escape to another state, you are not released for your servitude. (However, this statement is changed with the 13th Amendment)
The relevance of this section is to provide people with rights and hold them responsible from crimes the commit in a specific state.
Section 3 is in regards to the formation of new states. It states that no new state can be made from parts of already existing states, that no state can be made by the merging of two or more existing states, unless Congress gives consent. And Congress is able to create law/rules for terriorties (or other property) owned by the US.
This doesn't seem to have too much relevance now, because we are not in the process of acquireing any new state immediately. However, this would be what we would follow in the event of formation of a new state.
Section 4 states that the US will guarantee every state has a Republican form of goverement and will be protected from any and all types of invasion.
This is relevant in the present with the increase in terror threats. If any state is attacked, it is the role of the US to protect the state...the state is not required to "fend for itself."
I really hope this makes things a little clearer for you.
Good luck with the rest of your Government class. :)
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