Which statement best summarizes part of the ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden? Regulating interstate commerce is an abuse of power. A state can make laws that regulate commerce in neighboring states. State licenses make federal licenses unnecessary. A state can regulate commerce that takes place within its own borders.

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Valentin Foster

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16 August, 07:24

Which statement best summarizes part of the ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden? Regulating interstate commerce is an abuse of power. A state can make laws that regulate commerce in neighboring states. State licenses make federal licenses unnecessary. A state can regulate commerce that takes place within its own borders.

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Denisse Herman · Answer 1

"A state can regulate commerce that takes place within its own borders" would be the best option, since this decision upheld the ability of Congress to regulate only interstate trade only--not trade within specific states.