The Commerce Clause Specifically Gives

question 58

Multiple Choice

The commerce clause specifically gives

• A) state governments the power to raise funds by taxing goods and services.
• B) state governments the power to regulate commerce.
• C) Congress the power to set interest rates.
• D) Congress the power to regulate economic exchange between the states.

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Definitions:

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