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Wilma

13 October, 18:50

The zoning ordinance in City of Boerne v. Flores was upheld because:

Question 40 options:

The zoning law was facially neutral and did not target religion specifically eben though it was specifically enforced against the Catholic Church.

The zoning law was poorly written yet fairly enforced.

The Supreme Court turns to state courts to determine the effect of a state or local law or ordinance rather than speculating as to its interpretation.

It would fundamentally alter the balance of powers between the state and federal governments if Congress could override a zoning law.