What federal law was struck down in United States v. Lopez?
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Correct answer: The Gun-Free School Zones Act
The Court struck down the Gun-Free School Zones Act as applied under the Commerce Clause. It reasoned that gun possession near schools was not an economic activity with a clear substantial effect on interstate commerce.
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