Landmark Supreme Court Cases: US v Lopez (1995)

The video explores the landmark US Supreme Court case, US vs. Lopez, which challenged the Gun Free School Zone Act of 1990. It discusses Congress's use of the Interstate Commerce Clause to justify the Act and the Supreme Court's decision to limit Congress's power, marking a shift towards new federalism.

What was the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in US vs. Lopez for future legislation?

In what way did the US vs. Lopez case impact the interpretation of federalism?

How did the Court's decision in US vs. Lopez reflect on the balance of power between state and federal governments?