The federal government cannot regulate commerce within a state,regardless of the effect of the commerce on other states.

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This statement is not entirely true. According to the Commerce Clause in the Constitution, the federal government has the power to regulate commerce that affects multiple states or has a substantial impact on the national economy. However, the federal government cannot regulate purely intrastate commerce (commerce that occurs within a single state) unless it has a significant effect on interstate commerce.

The Federal Government Cannot Regulate Commerce Within a State,regardless of the Effect