The Commerce Clause Includes an Express Grant of Exclusive Authority

question 14

Multiple Choice

The commerce clause includes an express grant of exclusive authority to regulate commerce that substantially affects trade and commerce among states.This is referred to as

• A)thedormant aspect of the commerce clause.
• B)thepositive aspect of the commerce clause.
• C)thenegative aspect of the commerce clause.
• D)theexclusive aspect of the commerce clause.

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