This learning activity focuses on constitutional authority to regulate business, jurisdiction of courts.

Scenario: Assume you are the owner of a bakery business. You sell baked goods locally and to out-of-state customers. You advertise and sell baked goods via the internet to buyers in all states. You do not sell internationally.

A. Explain how and why the commerce clause in the US Constitution could affect your business operations.

B. What would be important for you to recognize about jurisdiction and how it might affect your local sales? Why?

C. What would be important for you to recognize about jurisdiction and how it might affect your internet sales? Why?