If the Federal Government Has Chosen Not to Regulate an Area

question 63

Multiple Choice

If the federal government has chosen not to regulate an area of interstate commerce that it has the power to regulate under its Commerce Clause powers, this area of commerce is subject to the ________.

• A)Free Exercise clause
• B)Dormant Commerce clause
• C)Due Process clause
• D)Privileges and Immunities clause

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Definitions:

Robert Merton

An American sociologist noted for developing the theory of structural functionalism and concepts like self-fulfilling prophecy and role model.

Social Institution

An organized system of social behavior with a particular and recognized purpose, like family, education, religion, or the economy.

Structural Functionalism

A sociological approach that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Stability

The state of being steady, consistent, and relatively unchanged, often regarded as a desirable condition in various contexts such as social, economic, and ecological systems.