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Violence Against Women Act of 1994

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A federal law listed with United States v. Morrison as an illustrative example involving the scope of national power.

AP course connection

Topic 1.8: 1.8 Constitutional Interpretations of Federalism

Unit 1

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