Question

The government of Maryland is considering increaseing its welfare significantly

The following describes a difficulty that the state government May face in the policy implemented process

A. Due to the 14th Amendment guarantee of equal protection under the law in Maryland cannot accept welfare benefits to its citizens unless other states do so as well

B. Due to the full faith credit clause of article IV citizens of other states might expect to receive Maryland welfare benefits in addition to their own

C. Due to the privileges and immunities clause of article IV for citizens of other states might move to Maryland in order to take advantage of the benefits

D. Due to the exclusive powers of federal government Maryland does not have the power to tax citizens in order to pay for an increase in benefits

Answer 1

Answer: C. Due to the privileges and immunities clause of article IV for citizens of other states might move to Maryland in order to take advantage of the benefits

The text of the clause is as follows:

"The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States."

The Privileges and Immunities Clause is found in the United States Constitution, Article IV, Section 2, Clause 1. It is also known as the Comity Clause. It establishes that no state should treat the citizens from other states in a discriminatory manner. It is also inferred from the clause that citizens have the right of movement between states. Due to this clause, it is possible for citizens from other states to move to Maryland to take advantage of its increased welfare benefits.