The Supreme Court of the United States is at the apex of the United States judicial system. Ever since its creation, it has affirmed and interpreted the facts within the Constitution. The Court's decisions have greatly affected society. Four major cases which have had cataclysmic effects on society are Veronia vs. Acton (1995), Planned Parenthood vs. Casey (1992), Lee vs. Weisman (1991), and United States vs. Lopez (1995). The case of Veronia vs. Acton dealt with the issues of …showed first 75 words of 996 total…

…showed last 75 words of 996 total…bench trial, found him guilty of violating the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and sentenced him to six months' imprisonment and two years' supervised release. Later on, the Court of Appeals held that, in light of what is characterized as insufficient congressional findings and legislative history, 18 U.S.C. 922(q)(1)(A) is invalid as it is beyond Congress' power under the Commerce Clause, however his violation of the Gun-Free School Zones Act was still upheld.