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Reserved Power
By giving Congress the power to regulate trade within the states
By giving Congress the power to regulate trade within the states
The states could pass and enforce laws and also regulate trade within the state.
Article l of the Constitution gives CONGRESS the power "to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several states." This provision is generally referred to as the " commerce clause"
Under the commerce clause of the Constitution, Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce. Because of the vast increase in the movement of goods and services within and between the states since the Constitution was written, this has given the government very broad regulatory authority under Supreme Court decisions. Today that authority is used to regulate cars, the Internet, and much else.
The states had the power to pass and enforce laws and regulate trade within their borders. They could also establish local governements, schools, and other institutions affecting the welfare of their citizens. Both federal and state governments also had the power to tax and to build roads.
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Congress has authority to regulate interstate commerce. From the constitution:Section 8- Power of CongressTo regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with theIndian Tribes;
This term refers to the supreme authority within a state's borders.
Supreme authority within the borders of a state or nation is sovereign authority.
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