Interstate Commerce
Definition
Interstate commerce refers to the purchase, sale or exchange of commodities, transportation of people, money or goods, and navigation of waters between different states.
Analogy
Think of interstate commerce as a big game of tag where each state is a player. The players (states) can pass the ball (goods, services, etc.) to each other but they have to follow certain rules set by the referee (the federal government).
Related terms
Commerce Clause: This is a clause in the U.S. Constitution that gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among states.
Federalism: This is a system where power is divided between national and state governments.
Regulatory Policy: These are policies designed by government to control or change some aspect of the economy through regulations.
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Practice Questions (1)
- Which legislation aimed to regulate interstate commerce during this period?
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