Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) expanded federal power by holding that
- A
Slavery cannot be regulated under the commerce clause
- B
States hold exclusive authority over coastal trade
- C
Federal taxes are unconstitutional without state approval
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Congress's commerce-clause authority extends to interstate navigation, preempting state monopolies
Explanation
Marshall ruled that NY state's grant of an exclusive steamboat license was preempted by federal Commerce Clause authority over interstate trade — a foundation of federal regulatory power.