Commerce powers that are held by both state governments and the federal government typically involve the regulation of interstate commerce, intrastate commerce, and the ability to tax commerce-related activities. However, the specific details can vary by situation.
In the United States, the Commerce Clause in the Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the states, and with Indian tribes. This has been interpreted to mean that while the federal government has broad authority over interstate commerce, states also have the power to regulate commerce within their own borders (intrastate commerce) as long as such regulations do not conflict with federal laws.
Therefore, items that could describe a commerce power held by both state and federal governments include:
- The ability to levy taxes on commodities and businesses
- Regulation of local businesses that affect interstate commerce
- Licensing businesses operating within the state (if it does not conflict with federal regulations)
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