Lesson 79 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Commerce Clause
The Commerce Clause is located in Article I of the Constitution and gives Congress the power to regulate trade between states and with foreign nations.
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Then & Now
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The Commerce Clause is located in Article I of the Constitution and gives Congress the power to regulate trade between states and with foreign nations. This means Congress can create laws about how goods and services are exchanged. The Commerce Clause is important because it helps ensure that trade is fair and smooth, allowing the economy to grow and helping businesses succeed.
Key Facts
The Commerce Clause is found in Article I of the Constitution.
It regulates trade between states.
This clause helps the economy grow.
Timeline
The Louisiana Purchase doubles the size of the U.S.
The Civil War begins
The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does the Commerce Clause allow Congress to do?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
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