The "Dormant" Aspect of the Commerce Clause

question 45

Multiple Choice

The "dormant" aspect of the Commerce Clause

• A)is also known as the "negative" aspect.
• B)means that there are many unused powers still available to the government to regulate trade between the states.
• C)guarantees that Congress has the power to regulate trade with foreign countries that have not yet developed trade practices with the United States.
• D)guarantees that the states have the power, even if unused, to impose regulations affecting interstate commerce.

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