This podcast examines Gonzales v. Raich (2005), a case centering on which level of government should be responsible for the regulation of the interstate market in drugs.

The system of federalism causes some conflict between Congress and the states over the regulation of interstate commerce.

A discussion of how the Supreme Court upheld the right of Congress to regulate local commercial activities that have a noticeable impact on interstate commercial activities. A 2005 case involving the regulation of patients prescribed...

Explains how the states and the federal government share authority, e.g., over the regulation of commerce.

Explores one example of state and federal conflict over commerce.