What did the court say about the Commerce Clause?

More generally, the Court articulated in Gibbons an understanding of the Commerce Clause that gave the federal government considerable regulatory power. It determined that the power to regulate commerce “is complete in itself . . . and acknowledges no limitations, other than are prescribed in the Constitution.”

What are the components of the Commerce Clause?

It is common to see the individual components of the Commerce Clause referred to under specific terms: the Foreign Commerce Clause, the Interstate Commerce Clause, and the Indian Commerce Clause. Dispute exists within the courts as to the range of powers granted to Congress by the Commerce Clause.

Why is the commerce clause covered under the Constitution?

Marshall asserted that this kind of power is covered under the Commerce Clause because the Founders intended as much when they authored the Constitution. More generally, the Court articulated in Gibbons an understanding of the Commerce Clause that gave the federal government considerable regulatory power.