Question

How did the U.S. Supreme Court interpret this article in Givvons v. Ogden (1824)? Select TWO correct answers. (2 points) Responses States may pass legislation that restricts interstate commerce. States may pass legislation that restricts interstate commerce. States may possess the power to regulate interstate commerce. States may possess the power to regulate interstate commerce. States may control commerce within their borders that involves foreign countries. States may control commerce within their borders that involves foreign countries. States may be subject to federal regulation in matters of commerce. States may be subject to federal regulation in matters of commerce. States may regulate commerce within their own borders.

Answer 1

In the case of Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), the U.S. Supreme Court interpreted the authority of states and the federal government over commerce. The two correct responses reflecting the Court’s interpretation are:

1. States may be subject to federal regulation in matters of commerce.
2. States may regulate commerce within their own borders.

The Court held that while states have the right to regulate commerce within their borders, they cannot interfere with or restrict interstate commerce that is regulated by the federal government.