Which of the following is true about the prohibiting discrimination factor of the commerce clause?
A) The commerce clause prohibits discrimination against intrastate commerce in favor of interstate commerce.
B) Federal government often attempts to aid local business in its competition with interstate business.
C) The commerce clause requires that all regulations be the same for local businesses as for businesses engaged in interstate commerce.
D) A state may place itself in a position of economic isolation from other states.
E) The commerce clause requires that the regulations for foreign trade be same for businesses engaged in local trade.

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The commerce clause also has been construed as prohibiting discrimination against interstate commerce in favor of intrastate commerce. State and local governments frequently attempt by legislation to aid local business in its competition with interstate business. The commerce clause requires that all regulations be the same for local businesses as for businesses engaged in interstate commerce. A state may not place itself in a position of economic isolation from other states.

Which of the Following Is True About the Prohibiting Discrimination