How have States increased their Power?

How have States increased their Power?

1. 10th Amendment

   • Declares powers not specificaly delegated to the National Government are reserved for the states.
     • Establishes Federalism in the United States.

2. Limiting the Commerce Clause

   • The Gun Free School Zone Act of 1990 (GFSZA)
     • Act made it illegal for any person to possess a firearm in a place that he or she knows is a school zone, based on the Commerce clause.
       • US V. Lopez

3. Role of The Supreme Court

   • The Supreme Court is moving the country in the direction of State's rights.
     • Use of the 10th Amendment
   • By limiting Congress' use of its interstate commerce powers.