Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement Regarding

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding the commerce clause?

• A) If the federal government establishes safety device regulations for interstate carriers, a state cannot require different devices.
• B) States may not use their tax power for the purpose of discriminating against interstate commerce.
• C) The commerce clause empowers Congress to regulate interstate commerce, but not commerce with foreign nations.
• D) A state cannot refuse to allow an interstate waste collector to conduct business within the state on the grounds that the state already has enough waste collectors.

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Definitions:

Federal Taxes

Taxes levied by the federal government on income, investments, and goods and services, which fund national programs and services.

State And Local Taxes

Taxes levied by individual states and localities, which can include income, sales, property, and other types of taxes.

Broad-Based Taxes

Taxes imposed on a wide range of products, services, or income sources, rather than targeting specific items or activities, designed to spread the tax burden.

Partial Taxes

involve taxation on specific goods, services, or transactions, as opposed to broad-based taxes.