The "dormant" Commerce Clause limits the authority of the states to interfere with the flow of interstate commerce by:
A) limiting the states from furthering only state interests.
B) limiting a state's ability to tax vendors.
C) prohibiting state legislation that unduly burdens intrastate commerce.
D) prohibiting state laws that openly discriminate against interstate commerce.

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The Commerce Clause in the U.S. Constitution has two dimensions. First, it is an affirmative grant of power to the federal government. Second, it has a negative sweep as well. The "dormant" Commerce Clause limits the authority of the states to interfere with the flow of interstate commerce in two ways: (1) it prohibits discrimination aimed directly at interstate commerce and (2) it prohibits state legislation that unduly burdens interstate commerce.

The "Dormant" Commerce Clause Limits the Authority of the States