Asked by Anton Rocke on Sep 24, 2024
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Why were attempts by Congress to regulate child labor and factory conditions in local workplaces struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional in the late nineteenth century?
A) Regulating local workplaces was perceived to violate the Twenty-First Amendment to the Constitution.
B) Regulating local workplaces was perceived to violate the comity clause of the Constitution.
C) Regulating local workplaces was beyond the scope of interstate commerce at the time and was,therefore,perceived to be an unconstitutional exercise of power by the federal government.
D) Regulating local workplaces was perceived to violate the strongly held value of regulated federalism.
Supreme Court
The highest court in the United States, serving as the final arbiter of disputes and interpreter of constitutional law.
Child Labor
The employment of children in any labor practice that is considered harmful to their health and development or that interferes with their education.
Interstate Commerce
Trade, traffic, or transportation involving the movement of goods or services from one state to another within the United States.
- Examine the functions and constraints of the federal government in the realm of criminal legislation.
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Yarisel Luz Rodriguez2 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
At the time, regulating local workplaces was beyond the scope of interstate commerce, and therefore, the federal government's exercise of power in this area was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. This understanding of the Constitution limited the ability of Congress to regulate labor practices and conditions in local workplaces.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the functions and constraints of the federal government in the realm of criminal legislation.