Fact Pattern 3-A3
Liz files a suit against Moe in a state court.The case proceeds to trial,after which the court renders a verdict.
-Household Furnishings,Inc. ,distributes its merchandise on an inter?state basis.Under the commerce clause,Congress has the power to regulate
A)any commercial activity in the United States.
B)only activities that are in intrastate commerce.
C)only activities that are in local commerce.
D)only activities that are not in commerce.

Question

Fact Pattern 3-A3 
Liz files a suit against Moe in a state court.The case proceeds to trial,after which the court renders a verdict.
-Household Furnishings,Inc. ,distributes its merchandise on an inter?state basis.Under the commerce clause,Congress has the power to regulate
A)any commercial activity in the United States.
B)only activities that are in intrastate commerce.
C)only activities that are in local commerce.
D)only activities that are not in commerce.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The commerce clause grants Congress the power to regulate any commercial activity in the United States, whether it is intrastate or interstate. Therefore, the fact that Household Furnishings, Inc. distributes its merchandise on an interstate basis falls within the scope of congressional regulation under the commerce clause.