The federal government extended its power to regulate aspects of the economy such as railroads, worker safety, minimum wages, and maximum hours principally through

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The federal government has extended its power to regulate aspects of the economy through a broad interpretation of the interstate commerce clause. The clause gives Congress the power to regulate commerce among the states, and the Supreme Court has interpreted this to include virtually all forms of economic activity. As a result, the federal government has been able to regulate many aspects of the economy, including railroads, worker safety, minimum wages, and maximum hours. Repeal of the Tenth Amendment would not necessarily extend federal power, as that amendment simply reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states. State government secession would remove the authority of the federal government altogether, and a more restricted use of Article I power would not necessarily extend federal power.

The Federal Government Extended Its Power to Regulate Aspects of the Economy