If the federal government has chosen not to regulate an area of interstate commerce that it has the power to regulate under its Commerce Clause powers, this area of commerce is subject to the ________.
A)Free Exercise clause
B)Dormant Commerce clause
C)Due Process clause
D)Privileges and Immunities clause

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The dormant commerce clause, also known as the negative commerce clause, prohibits states from passing laws that discriminate against or excessively burden interstate commerce. This clause arises from the federal government's exclusive power to regulate interstate commerce, and if the federal government has chosen not to regulate a certain area of interstate commerce, it is left to the states to comply with the restrictions of the dormant commerce clause.

If the Federal Government Has Chosen Not to Regulate an Area