Lesson 47 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Commerce Clause
The Commerce Clause is located in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution and empowers Congress to regulate commerce among the states and with foreign nations.
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Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
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Then & Now
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The Commerce Clause is located in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution and empowers Congress to regulate commerce among the states and with foreign nations. This clause is essential for creating a unified economic system in the United States, allowing for trade and business to flourish without state-level barriers. The Commerce Clause has been the foundation for many important laws and court cases that shape how trade and economic activities are conducted across state lines.
Key Facts
The Commerce Clause is in Article I, Section 8.
It allows Congress to regulate trade among states.
This clause supports a unified economic system.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the Commerce Clause empower Congress to regulate?
Why this still matters
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