Section 8 Article 1

In article i section 8 of the constitution congress has the power to regulate commerce.
Section 8 article 1. Article i section 8 of the u s. Constitution specifies the expressed or enumerated powers of congress. The commerce clause is considerably wider in scope than many congressional powers.
But this section article one section 8 is the source of many of the most important powers. It is essentially a laundry list of powers delegated to congress. But all duties imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the united states.
The congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes duties imposts and excises to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the united states. Under its provisions congress is allowed to regulate all goods that cross state or international lines. Article 1 section 8 clause 1.
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