In United States v. Lopez (1995), the Supreme Court ruled that Congress overstepped its power to regulate commerce by prohibiting __________ in a school zone.

A. guns
B. adult bookstores
C. cigarette sales
D. alcohol sales
E. dog races


Answer: A

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