Which constitutional power did Congress most heavily rely upon to justify Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
- Acheck_circle
The Commerce Clause regulating interstate commerce
- B
The Fifteenth Amendment's voting protections
- C
Article II's executive enforcement powers
- D
The Tenth Amendment reserved powers to states
Explanation
Title II's ban on private discrimination in public accommodations was upheld in Heart of Atlanta Motel v. United States (1964) under the Commerce Clause, since restaurants and hotels affected interstate travel and commerce.