A town in a rural state facing financial difficulties passed a variety of "sin taxes," including one aimed at electronic game arcades frequented by local juveniles. The tax is a one cent per game tax imposed on the manufacturers of the games based on the estimated number of plays over a machine's lifetime. There are no electronic game manufacturers in the state. Which of the following constitutional provisions would support the best argument against enforcement of the tax? A The Equal Protection Clause. B Substantive due process. C The Privileges and Immunities Clause of Article IV. D The Commerce Clause

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Paula

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26 August, 15:42

A town in a rural state facing financial difficulties passed a variety of "sin taxes," including one aimed at electronic game arcades frequented by local juveniles. The tax is a one cent per game tax imposed on the manufacturers of the games based on the estimated number of plays over a machine's lifetime. There are no electronic game manufacturers in the state. Which of the following constitutional provisions would support the best argument against enforcement of the tax? A The Equal Protection Clause. B Substantive due process. C The Privileges and Immunities Clause of Article IV. D The Commerce Clause

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Lorena Craig · Answer 1

Answer: the correct answer is D. The Commerce Clause.

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The commerce clause states that the "United States Congress" have the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states and with the Indian Tribes".