Which of the following issues was first decided by the Supreme Court?
a. Individual states cannot encroach on the powers of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
b. A woman has the right to chose whether or not she terminates her pregnancy.
c. Segregation based on race is unconstitutional.
d. Capital punishment is unconstitutional because it represents "cruel and unusual punishment."
e. The line-item veto is unconstitutional because it is not a power enumerated in the Constitution.
Answer: a. Individual states cannot encroach on the powers of Congress to regulate interstate commerce.
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What will be an ideal response?
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