When Alaska passed a law in the 1970s that gave state residents preference over nonresidents in obtaining work on oil pipelines,this law violated the ________ clause.

A) interstate commerce
B) full faith and credit
C) privileges and immunities
D) necessary and proper

Interstate Commerce Clause

A provision in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the power to regulate commerce between states.

Privileges and Immunities Clause

A provision in the United States Constitution that prevents a state from treating citizens of other states in a discriminatory manner.

Necessary and Proper Clause

A provision in the United States Constitution (Article I, Section 8) granting Congress the power to pass all laws considered necessary and proper for carrying out the enumerated list of powers.