Kane, a member of the legislature of State, is prosecuted in federal court for a violation of the Federal Securities Act arising out of the activities of a state-owned corporation. Kane's defense includes a claim that the alleged wrongful acts were committed in the course of legislative business and are immune from scrutiny"Which of the following is the strongest argument against Kane's constitutional defense?
Congress has plenary power under the commerce clause Congress may impose liability on state legislators as a means of guaranteeing a republican form of government. Congress does not significantly interfere with state government by applying this law to state legislators. Congress may impose liability on state legislators by virtue of the necessary and proper clause
Question: Kane, a member of the legislature of State, is prosecuted in federal court for a violation of the Federal Securities Act arising out of the activities of a state-owned corporation. Kane's defense includes a claim that the alleged wrongful acts were committed in the course of legislative business and are immune from scrutiny"Which of the following is the strongest argument against Kane's constitutional defense?
A. Congress has plenary power under the commerce clause
B. Congress may impose liability on state legislators as a means of guaranteeing a republican form of government.
C. Congress does not significantly interfere with state government by applying this law to state legislators.
D. Congress may impose liability on state legislators by virtue of the necessary and proper clause
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