The State of Michigan Passed a Law That Allowed Wineries

question 43

Multiple Choice

The state of Michigan passed a law that allowed wineries within the state to ship wine directly to Michigan consumers without having to go through a wholesaler.The same law prohibited out-of-state wineries from doing the same.In effect,the cost of out-of-state wine increased as it had to go through a wholesaler,thereby providing incentives for Michigan consumers to purchase Michigan wine.However,in 2005,the Supreme Court ruled in Granholm v.Heald that the law was unconstitutional as it discriminated against out-of-state wineries.Which clause of the Constitution was used to declare the Michigan law unconstitutional?

• A)commerce clause
• B)supremacy clause
• C)full faith and credit clause
• D)privileges and immunities clause
• E)necessary and proper clause

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