Federalism

Question 1

Dormant Commerce Clause

Answer 1

Where Congress has not acted, state/local laws may regulate local aspects of interstate commerce if the regulation is neither discriminatory or unduly burdensome

Question 2

Exception to Dormant Commerce Clause

Answer 2

State law burdening interstate commerce is valid if:
(a) necessary to important state interest
(b) state is market participant
(c) traditional government function
(d) Congress approves