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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Definitions:

Property

Legal rights or interests in the ownership and usage of land, objects, intellectual properties, or other possessions.

Jurisdiction

The authority granted to a legal body to administer justice within a defined field of responsibility, such as geographical area or subject matter.

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit against another party (the defendant) in a court of law.

Defendant

An individual, company, or institution being sued or accused in a court of law.