1. InWickard v. Filburn, the United States Supreme Court expanded its view of Congress' authority "to regulate commerce . . . among the several States" by amending its prior rule fromNLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp.and adding the words "in the aggregate." Explain how the addition of those words affected the outcome ofWickard v. Filburnand expanded Congress' power under the Commerce Clause.
2. Wisconsin passes a state law that bans all semi trucks from carrying double-trailers on roads in our state (see picture below). The state's ostensible reason for passing the law is reduce accidents on the road. Double-trailers a more likely to be involved in accidents than single-trailer semis. A national trade group representing freight companies sues the state, arguing that the law violates the Dormant Commerce Clause. Would the state law violate the Dormant Commerce Clause? Explain your decision