Commerce and its Doctrines Commerce has always been one of the most debated topics before the Supreme Court. ... With each of these cases concerning commerce, there has been a struggle between the federal government and companies for the power over commerce. ...
Gore; 2001) and debating the original intention on the Constitution are all ways the Supreme Court has become an activist court. ... They have restricted time for debate, members are restricted to one major committee, and House Leaders have many formal powers. ...