Question

question 5 (multiple choice worth 5 points)
06.06 mc
which answer correctly describes the authority of state commerce laws following gibbons v. ogden?
states could pass commerce laws affecting anything except international trade.
states could not pass commerce laws in direct conflict with federal law.
state commerce laws could override all federal commerce laws.
state commerce laws could only override federal commerce laws regarding international trade.

Explanation:

In the case of Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme Court ruled on the power of the federal government to regulate interstate commerce. The decision established that federal law (specifically related to interstate commerce) is supreme, and states cannot pass commerce laws that directly conflict with federal law. The first option is incorrect as states' commerce law limits aren't just about international trade. The third option is wrong because state laws can't override federal commerce laws. The fourth option is incorrect as state laws don't override federal laws even for international trade - federal law is supreme in commerce regulation. So the correct description is that states could not pass commerce laws in direct conflict with federal law.

Answer:

B. States could not pass commerce laws in direct conflict with federal law.