One of the Most Important Parts of the Constitution for Understanding

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Essay

One of the most important parts of the Constitution for understanding federalism is the commerce clause. What is it? How has the Supreme Court's interpretation of the clause changed through time, especially during the 1930s and the 1990s? Which interpretation of the commerce clause do you find most persuasive and why?

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Definitions:

Certified Union

A labor union that has been officially recognized and approved to represent workers in bargaining and legal matters.

Wage Negotiations

The process where employees and employers discuss and agree upon the terms of payment for work done.

Decertify

The process of revoking or nullifying the certification of an entity, often used in the context of labor unions.

Bargaining Unit

Group of two or more employees who share common employment interests and conditions and may reasonably be grouped together for purposes of collective bargaining.