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

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The decision in United States v. Lopez ruled that Congress had exceeded its authority under the Commerce Clause of the Constitution by passing a law prohibiting guns in school zones. This decision required Congress to justify how laws they pass are a legitimate exercise of commerce clause powers, limiting their authority to regulate activities that have a direct impact on interstate commerce.

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