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Congress uses its power to regulate commerce among the several states to justify the passage of environmental protection laws?
Yes, and anything else imaginable. The Supreme Court only recently (relatively speaking) recognized a limit to Congress' power under the Interstate Commerce Clause in the case of United States v. Lopez, 514 U.S. 549 (1995).
Essentially, the Court held that Congress' power to regulate interstate commerce does not extend to activity that is both "non-economic" and "wholly intrastate." Congress may, on the other hand, regulate the "channels" of commerce (e.g., highways, rivers, railroads, etc.), "instrumentalities" of commerce (e.g., products/services bought and sold in commerce, and the means by which they travel interstate), and those activities which "substantially effect" interstate commerce. To take the Lopez case, for example, banning the mere possession of a gun within 1000 ft. of a school was neither a regulation of a channel or instrumentality of interstate commerce. The government argued that guns in/near schools had a negative effect on education; if education suffers, students won't learn as much; if American students are stupid, they will not perform as well in future jobs; therefore guns near schools have a "substantial effect" on the national economy, and thus also on interstate commerce.
The Supreme Court said, "hell no... you've got to be kidding." (That's not a direct quote, just in case you're wondering.)
What else can I help you with?
What type of commerce can Congress not regulate?
Congress cannot regulate intrastate commerce or commerce within a state. The U. S. Congress regulates interstate commerce or that between two states.
Who can regulate commerce?
it's simple. congress
Does congress regulate commerce?
yes
What is meant by congress's commerce power?
Congress's commerce power is Congress's power to regulate commerce. This means regulating the items, instrumentalities, and systems of interstate commerce.
What is the part of the constitution that allows congress to regulate the television?
the part of the constitution that allows congress to regulate the television industry is the commerce clause
What activities can Congress regulate under the commerce powers?
First: Congress may regulate the use of the channels of interstate commerceSecond: Congress is empowered to regulate and protect the instrumentalities of interstate commerce, or persons or things in interstate commerce, even though the threat may come only from intrastate activitiesThird: Congress' commerce authority includes the power to regulate those activities having a substantial relation to interstate commerce... i. e., those activities that substantially affect interstate commerce
What does commerce power give Congress the right to do?
Commerce power gives Congress the authority to regulate interstate and foreign trade. This includes the ability to establish laws governing the buying and selling of goods and services across state lines, as well as regulating economic activities that may affect commerce between states. Additionally, it allows Congress to address issues such as labor standards, environmental regulations, and consumer protection related to commerce. Overall, commerce power is essential for maintaining a functioning national economy.
What power makes it possible congress to regulate food and drugs?
The power to regulate commerce
What powers make it possible for congress to regulate food and drugs?
The power to regulate commerce.
What power enables congress to regulate work conditions across the nation?
to regulate commerce
What happens when congress uses a broad definition of the power to regulate commerce?
Federal power has increased when Congress uses a broad definition of the power to regulate commerce.
What are Laws leading with railroads trucking and air traffic part of the power of Congress to regulate interstate Commerce?
the power to regulate interstate commerce.
