What general distinction did the Supreme Court emphasize in Lopez and Morrison?
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Correct answer: The difference between economic activity and noneconomic conduct
In Lopez and Morrison, the Court emphasized that Congress has broader power over economic activity than noneconomic criminal conduct. This distinction helped limit the reach of the substantial effects test.
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