Brady Act
What was the main provisions of the Brady Act?
Background checks for handgun owners.
In District of Columbia v. Heller (2008), what amendment was used to protect one's right to keep and bear arms?
The Second Amendment.
Which part of the Constitution supports the argument that Sates should have jurisdiction over gun laws?
What state has the most restrictive gun laws?
California
Requiring background checks would require what type of Federalism?
Cooperative Federalism
In US v. Lopez (1995), what part of the Constitution did the federal government use to justify their argument that they were allowed to maintain the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990?
The Commerce Clause.
What clause in the constitution do nationalists argue gives the Federal gov't Explicit power over gun control?
Commerce clause
Which state has the least restrictive gun laws?
Mississippi
Why was forcing local CLEOs to conduct background check unconstitutional?
Federal government can't force states to execute Federal laws.
In McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010), which amendment was it established that State and local governments must protect?
The Second Amendment.
Someone who is frustrated over how gun laws vary across states might argue for which side?
Federal
When arguing for state's rights, with what "base" does Ori use to "settle the case" in her argument regarding Federalism?
Amendment 10
How does Printz v. US (1997) relate to the Brady Act?
It established that the Fed gov't can not force states to enforce their federal acts.
What type Department of the Pub. Safety and Corr. Servs. v. Berg (1996) did this court case convey?
Cooperative Federalism - it showed that State and Federal governments can work together to enforce laws.
Which required AP Gov court case supported State gun law sovereignty?
US v. Lopez
What "horror" does Elise mention would take place if gun laws were left up to the states?
The complications of the changing laws when crossing state boarders.
How does Department of the Pub. Safety and Corr. Servs. v. Berg (1996) relate to the Brady Act?
It established that local law enforcement officers have the right to enforce Federal acts.
In New York State Rifle & Pitstol Association V. Bruen (2022), what Amendments were used to validate the argument that "carrying loaded handguns is a form of self-defense that can protect one's individual rights"?
The Second and Fourteenth Amendment.
What act might pro-federal advocates point to as an example of how federal gun control is justified by the commerce clause?
Omnibus crime control and Safe Streets Act 1968, which was later expanded by Gun Control Act 1968
What did Merrick's headphones/wig say in the rap?
DJ - Washingbeats