Question: Question 22 2 pts Farmer John grows corn on 25 acres on his farm in Iowa. He uses the corn to feed his family and

 Question 22 2 pts Farmer John grows corn on 25 acres

on his farm in Iowa. He uses the corn to feed his

Question 22 2 pts Farmer John grows corn on 25 acres on his farm in Iowa. He uses the corn to feed his family and his prize winning pig, Babe. He has a very hungry family and pig and does not have extra to sell on the open market. The Federal government (Congress) has enacted a law that states that any farmer in the U.S. can only grow corn on a maximum of 12.5 acres. The intent of the law is that there is a surplus of corn in the U5. and that this will help keep corn prices higher so farmers can stay in business. A substantial ne was assessed to Farmer John because he violated this law. Farmer John sues the United States in US. District Court. What theory will Farmer John make to the court? 0 Based on the doctrine of stare decisis because a farmer produces farm products to feed the nation and his family. He should be allowed to do it if he can feed his family by growing corn on 25 acres of land and doesn't have anything left to sell in the open market. 0 The commerce clause of the US. Constitution does not apply because Farmer John did not sell any corn and did not cross state lines. 0 Based upon stare decisis the case of Roe v. Wade applies, whereby the US. Supreme Court established a woman's right to have privacy

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