Constitutional Law Flashcards
1
Q
The Tenth Amendment prohibits the federal government from…
A
commandeering state officials by requiring state officials to act.
2
Q
The Commerce Clause does not prevent a state from preferring its own citizens when the state is acting as a…
A
market participant.
3
Q
When can states legislate regarding interstate commerce and when can they not?
A
Congress has not adopted laws regarding a subject, local governments are free to tax or regulate local aspects of the subject area as long as the tax or regulation does not discriminate against interstate commerce or unduly burden it.
4
Q
The United States Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in all cases…
A
affecting ambassadors, other public ministers, and consuls, and in which a state is a party.
