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The concept that allows a State law to operate outside its territory in some cases is called:

ADoctrine of Repugnancy

BDoctrine of Pith and Substance

CDoctrine of Territorial Nexus

DDoctrine of Federal Supremacy

Answer:

C. Doctrine of Territorial Nexus

Read Explanation:

  • The doctrine of territorial nexus allows State legislation to have effects outside its territory if there is a real and substantial connection between the subject and the State


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