Same-sex marriage advocates argue that the __________ clause of the Constitution means that legally sanctioned same-sex marriages performed in one state should automatically be recognized by other states.

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The full faith and credit clause (Article IV, Section 1) requires states to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of other states. Same-sex marriage advocates argue that if a marriage is legally performed and recognized in one state, it should be recognized in all states.

Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Argue That the __________ Clause of the Constitution