Since the 1990s, how has the Supreme Court changed regarding federalism?
A. It has continued the precedents established by John Marshall in McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden.
B. It has relied on broad interpretations of the commerce clause that justify extensive national involvement in many areas.
C. It has allowed the federal government to involve itself in areas that are primarily local in character.
D. It has shown a willingness to allow the federal government to extend its power when it deals with sensitive issues, such as gun control and violence against women.
E. It has established limits on the national government’s powers under the commerce clause.
Answer: E
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