Which of the following exercises of federal power would most clearly be justified through the Commerce Clause?

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Which of the following exercise of federal power could most clearly be justified through the Commerce Clause?

Which of the following exercises of federal power could most clearly be justified through the commerce clause? (The commerce clause gives Congress the power to regulate commerce between the states; this clause has been used to justify such broad national government actions as workplace safety laws.)

What is an example of Commerce Clause?

An example of this can be found in international trade dealings. For example if a company wants to distribute a product to another country, the agreement entered into is subject to federal laws and regulations. Second, it's argued that both Congress and the states possess simultaneous power to regulate commerce.

What power does the Commerce Clause give the national government?

The Commerce Clause refers to Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution, which gives Congress the power “to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.

How has the Commerce Clause been used to enhance the power of the federal government at the expense of state governments?

c. The commerce clause has been used to expand the reach of the federal government by allowing the federal government to regulate, and preempt state law regulation that is inconsistent, interstate commerce.