The term refers to the exchange of goods, services, or information between different states within a country. It falls under federal jurisdiction due to its impact on national trade and economy.
Related terms
Federalism: This term refers to the division of power between the federal government and individual states in a country.
Gibbons v. Ogden: In this landmark Supreme Court case, it was ruled that Congress has broad authority over regulating interstate commerce.
Commerce Clause: The Commerce Clause is an important provision in the U.S. Constitution that grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce.