Regarding the commerce clause, which statement is incorrect?
A. The states may regulate interstate commerce.
B. The national government may not regulate interstate commerce.
C. Commerce is to be unregulated by gov't.
D. Local taxing authorities may regulate interstate commerce.
E. None of these are correct.
And your answer is?
http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/commerce_clause
Btw -- your last choice (E) is incorrectly worded. Since the subject, "none," is singular, the verb should also be singular.
None of these IS correct.
It's E.
A. No, this is a national issue, states cannot regulate interstate commerce.
B. The national government MAY and DOES regulate interstate commerce
c. commerce IS regulated by govt.
D. no, local taxing authorities (i'm not sure how local they mean) cannot regulate something that is interstate.
To determine which statement is incorrect regarding the commerce clause, let's review each option:
A. The statement "The states may regulate interstate commerce" is generally correct. The commerce clause of the United States Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce, but it does not explicitly bar the states from regulating such commerce. However, the states cannot create laws that unduly burden or discriminate against interstate commerce.
B. The statement "The national government may not regulate interstate commerce" is incorrect. The commerce clause specifically grants Congress the authority to regulate interstate commerce. This power allows the national government to oversee and control economic activities that span across state lines.
C. The statement "Commerce is to be unregulated by government" is incorrect. The commerce clause implies that commerce is subject to regulation by both the national government and, to a certain extent, the states. The purpose of regulation is to ensure fair competition, prevent monopolies, and protect consumers and businesses engaged in interstate commerce.
D. The statement "Local taxing authorities may regulate interstate commerce" is incorrect. While local taxing authorities have the power to impose taxes on local businesses, they generally do not have the authority to regulate interstate commerce directly. Any interferences or burdens on interstate commerce by local taxing authorities would likely be deemed unconstitutional.
Based on the analysis above, the incorrect statement is D. Local taxing authorities may not regulate interstate commerce. Therefore, the correct option is D.