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Landmark Supreme Court Cases: United States v. Lopez

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Image depicting a U.S. Supreme Court theme with text "U.S. v. Lopez" and icons related to gun laws.
U.S. v. Lopez | BRI’s Homework Help Series
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Video

6 Min

This Homework Help narrative explores the landmark case of U.S. v. Lopez and its lasting impact on federalism. Students will study the topic of federal power and street crime while forming their own opinions on the merits of the case.
6 Min
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Reading Excerpts from U.S. v. Lopez | A Primary Source Close Read w/ BRI
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Video

23 Min

How does the Commerce Clause relate to gun regulation? To accompany our recently released U.S. v. Lopez Homework Help video, Tony and Josh break down opinions from the Supreme Court case itself, exploring how the majority and dissenting opinions tackled the relationship between education and commerce after a student brought a gun to school. What lasting impact did this case have on federalism?
23 Min
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United States v. Lopez (1995)
E Lesson

E Lesson

20 Min

What are the limits of Congress’s power under the Commerce Clause? This question was taken up by the Supreme Court in the case of U.S. v. Lopez. This lesson explores the case and its relationship to Federalism.