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.
-Charlie,the owner of Charlie's Foreign Auto Repair Service,files a suit against the state of Delaware,claiming that a state law violates the commerce clause.The court will agree if the statute
A)affects citizens' private activities.
B)imposes a substantial burden on interstate commerce.
C)imposes a substantial burden on the state.
D)promotes the public order,health,safety,morals,or general welfare.

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.
-Charlie,the owner of Charlie's Foreign Auto Repair Service,files a suit against the state of Delaware,claiming that a state law violates the commerce clause.The court will agree if the statute
A)affects citizens' private activities.
B)imposes a substantial burden on interstate commerce.
C)imposes a substantial burden on the state.
D)promotes the public order,health,safety,morals,or general welfare.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The court will agree with Charlie if the statute imposes a substantial burden on interstate commerce. The commerce clause grants Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states, and this power has been extended to the states as well. The Supreme Court has held that a state law that discriminates against interstate commerce or imposes a significant burden on it may violate the commerce clause.