America Government - Question #1

Question

Congress has used its power to regulate interstate commerce to increase its regulatory activities in areas that have traditionally been managed by state governments.

True or False

Answer 1

True.

Explanation: The Supreme Court (under Article I, Section 8) has permitted Congress to regulate activities such as environmental issues, medical drug labeling, minimum wage, gender- motivated violence, labor, and controlling crops. The requirement is that these issues must have a substantial effect on interstate commerce.