Question

In what way is the port authority of New York and New Jersey an example of an interstate compact

Answer 1

Answer: Both New York and New Jersey share management of the harbor area. Thus they set an example for interstate compact.

In the USA, an interstate compact is an agreement between 2 states. Also it has been mentioned in Article 1, Section 10 that no state can enter into an agreement without the consenment of the Congress.

Answer 2

The states share management of the harbor area.