Which of the following are clauses in the U.S. Constitution establishing congressional power?
I. Privileges & Immunities Clause
II. Commerce Clause
III. Necessary & Proper Clause
IV. Supremacy Clause
A)II and III.
B)I, II, and III.
C)I only.
D)I, II, III, and IV.

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The Commerce Clause (II) and the Necessary & Proper Clause (III) are both Constitutional provisions that establish congressional power. The Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) establishes that, Congress is empowered to regulate trade with foreign nations and between the states. The Necessary & Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18) establishes that, "Congress shall have power . . . To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof." The Privileges & Immunities Clause regulates the states, requiring them to treat citizens of other states equally. The Supremacy Clause establishes that U.S. federal law is the highest law in the land and all U.S. courts (federal and state) are required to rule in accordance with federal law over state law.

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