The decision in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) was significant in its broad interpretation of Congress' power regarding which part of the Constitution?

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In Gibbons v. Ogden, the Supreme Court interpreted the commerce clause of the Constitution broadly, giving Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce. This decision expanded the power of the federal government and paved the way for future rulings that further increased federal authority.

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