American Government / Unit 2 Gov 066 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Commerce Clause
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The idea
The commerce clause — Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 — empowers Congress to regulate commerce among the states.
In practice
Interstate railroads, trucking, and markets that cross state lines fall under national regulation.
Where people slip
Broad interpretation has blurred the line between interstate and intrastate commerce.
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