Why did the Supreme Court invalidate the Gun-Free Zone Act of 1990? Why was the Brady Handgun Protection Act invalidated in Printz v. United States in 1977?

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The Supreme Court invalidated the Gun-Free Zone Act of 1990 because it found no genuine connection between guns around schools and interstate commerce. It invalidated the Brady Handgun Protection Act because the act required state officials to conduct background checks on gun purchasers; the Court held that Congress did not have the authority to direct local enforcement officers in this way.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The search and seizure clause is found in the ____________________Amendment

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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