The decision in United States v.Lopez (1995) was particularly important because it required Congress to

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In United States v. Lopez (1995), the Supreme Court ruled that Congress cannot use the Commerce Clause of the Constitution to justify laws that regulate activities that are not directly related to interstate commerce. This decision was important because it limited the power of Congress and required it to justify how laws passed are a legitimate exercise of commerce clause powers. Choice A is incorrect because the case was not specifically about the right to bear arms. Choice B is incorrect because the case did not deal with mandates or funding for states. Choice C is incorrect because the case did not require a constitutional amendment to give states more power.

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