"the word 'among' means intermingled with. a thing which is among others is intermingled with them. commerce among the states cannot be stop at the external boundary line of each state, but may be introduced into the interior." - chief justice john marshall, opinion of the court, gibbons v. ogden (1824)

which of the following best summarizes this excerpt from john marshall's opinion?
a: the definition of commerce is differently interpreted by each state.
b: the most important area of involving commerce is in securing the national economy
c: the buying and selling of goods across state borders ought to fall under stricter laws
d: the transportation and navigation of goods is part of the constitutional definition of commerce

according to the report, the government has imposed restrictions on freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom of association. the official media remained tightly controlled by government censorship and obstruction. restrictions on the freedom to assemble remain a problem in vietnam.

explanation:

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]