Champion v. Ammes [1903] "PA when cross state line"

Question 1

Congress targeted lottery tickets because they…

Answer 1

“plundered the innocent & simple.”

Question 2

Champion was indicted b/c he violated the Federal ____ act of 1905.

Answer 2

Lottery

Question 3

Champion challenged the lottery act and sought what?

Answer 3

Writ of Habeus Corpus

Question 4

What was champions argument?

Answer 4

1. He conceded congress can regulate some forms of commerce
2. But can’t completely prohibit it.

Question 5

The SC disagreed, arguing the prohibition is in fact a form of _____.

Answer 5

Prohibition is in fact, a form of regulation.

Question 6

What did the SC say about congress regulating based on “moral purposes”

Answer 6

they may do so as long as the purpose is in compliance with the Constitution.

Question 7

When cc authority attaches, congress has what power?

Answer 7

Plenary authority

Question 8

This state established that congress can regulate…

Answer 8

trafficking of items across state lines.

Question 9

If your local establishment ships its food across state lines, does this fall under CC authority?

Answer 9

Yes. Can regulate trafficking of items across state lines.