Before the Constitution was written, the U.S. owed foreign debts to many other countries. Which article in the Constitution demanded that the states (and the federal union) pay back debts incurred?
A. 6th
B. 1st
C. 4th
D. 7th
E. 5th
Answer: A. 6th
The 6th amendment governed establishments of laws and treaties, and that federal treaties and laws apply to all states as well. Additionally, debts incurred by the United States are also in part the states' responsibility.
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