Which is a limit the Constitution places on the commerce power?

A. Congress cannot tax exports

B. Congress cannot regulate interstate commerce

C. Congress cannot tax imports

D. Congress cannot regulate foreign trade

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Maddox Hamilton

30 May, 13:14

Which is a limit the Constitution places on the commerce power?

A. Congress cannot tax exports

B. Congress cannot regulate interstate commerce

C. Congress cannot tax imports

D. Congress cannot regulate foreign trade

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Renee Cunningham · Answer 1

The correct option is C

C. Congress cannot tax imports

The Constitution places four limits on congress's power to tax:

Congress may tax only for public purposes, not for private benefit.

Congress may not tax exports.

Direct taxes must be apportioned among the States, according to their populations.

Indirect taxes must be levied at a uniform rate in all parts of the country.

Which is a limit the Constitution places on the commerce power?A. Congress cannot tax exportsB. Congress cannot regulate interstate commerceC. Congress cannot tax importsD. Congress cannot regulate foreign trade

Which is a limit the Constitution places on the commerce power?

A. Congress cannot tax exports

B. Congress cannot regulate interstate commerce

C. Congress cannot tax imports

D. Congress cannot regulate foreign trade