Even when Congress has taken no action in regard to a matter,the ______ Commerce Clause may impose restrictions on state action.

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The dormant or negative Commerce Clause is a constitutional doctrine that restricts states from passing laws that unduly burden or discriminate against interstate commerce, even when Congress has not taken any action on the matter. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B, C, and D are incorrect as they refer to clauses that do not impose restrictions on state action in the absence of congressional action.

Even When Congress Has Taken No Action in Regard to a Matter,the