Supreme Court Landmark Case: United States v. Lopez (1995)

Learn more about the 1995 landmark Supreme Court decision U.S. v. Lopez. In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress could not ban the possession of firearms within "gun-free school zones." The decision touched on issues of gun control, federalism, and the powers of Congress under the Commerce Clause.
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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/future/landmark_us.html

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 5 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: grade 11, U.S. History, Supreme Court, 2nd Amendment, firearms, gun control, gun violence, Congress, Commerce Clause, federalism, United States v. Lopez, landmark case, Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource,  Tutorial
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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