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The Commerce Clause · US History

What does the cumulative effects principle from Wickard v. Filburn mean?

  1. Only large corporations can substantially affect interstate commerce
  2. Local activities may be regulated for their cumulative effect on commerce
  3. Congress may regulate only activities that occur on federal land or property
  4. States must formally approve all federal agricultural regulations
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Correct answer: Local activities may be regulated for their cumulative effect on commerce

The cumulative effects principle allows Congress to consider the combined impact of many similar local actions. Even one person's activity may be regulated if the class of activity substantially affects interstate commerce.

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