In Baccus Imports V

question 134

Multiple Choice

In Baccus Imports v. Dias, The state of Hawaii imposed a 20 percent tax on all alcoholic beverages except for local products. This law was found:

• A) unconstitutional violation of the necessary and proper clause
• B) unconstitutional violation of the commerce clause
• C) constitutional because it involves interstate commerce
• D) unconstitutional violation of the First Amendment rights of the alcohol businesses
• E) constitutional because it involves all mail-order firms

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