Which of the following clauses authorize Congress to pass legislation that can override the Eleventh Amendment immunity?

A. Interstate Commerce Clause.

B. International Commerce Clause.

C. Indian Commerce Clause.

D. Implementation Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

E. Due Process Clause in the Fifth Amendment.

Question 8 options:



A. A only.




B. A, D




C. A, B




D. A, B, C, D




E. All of the choices.

Respuesta :

For the first question, the correct answer is "D".

"A": States do not enjoy sovereign immunity from suits made by citizens from other states. This affects the Interstate Commerce Clause.

"D": Congress has the power to take away immunity when enforcing its authority under the 14th amendment, which addresses aspects of the rights of citizens.