The Case of Barron V

question 44

Multiple Choice

The case of Barron v.Baltimore dealt with which of he following?

• A)expanding the government's powers under the Supremacy Clause
• B)acknowledging states' rights under the 10th Amendment
• C)limiting the government's powers under the 5th Amendment
• D)defining the boundaries of governmental commerce power

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Definitions:

1933 Securities Act

A federal statute that requires securities sold in the U.S. to be registered and to disclose relevant financial information, aiming to protect investors from fraud.

General Solicitation

The act of publicly advertising or promoting an investment opportunity, often regulated by securities law to protect investors.

Noninvestment Company

An entity primarily engaged in operations other than investing, reinvesting, or trading in securities and does not qualify as an investment company under relevant regulations.

1933 Act

The U.S. Securities Act of 1933, a federal law enacted as a result of the stock market crash of 1929, aimed at regulating the securities market and protecting investors.