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- Americans with disabilities act: This gives the national government power to require states to prohibit the discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, and government activities.
- Preemption: The right of a federal law or a regulation to preclude enforcement of a state or local law or regulation. State law is invalidated if it conflicts with federal law.
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- U.S. v. Lopez: Gun Free School Zones Act exceeded Congress' authority to regulate interstate commerce.
- Devolution: The transfer of powers and responsibilities from the federal government to the states.
