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This case was important because it demonstrates the powers that the federal government poses over the state governments. It also contrasts the powers that the federal government and state governments have. additionally, it demonstrates that the federal government does not have absolute power over the states and that the states do have their own powers, but sometimes it may conflict with what the federal government wants and will in-turn bring them consequences.

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A few silly little teenagers, crossed the South Dakota border into Nebraska. After being arrested for possession of alcohol at an illegal age (in Nebraska), the federal government took the case to court. At the time, an amendment was being written by lawmakers in Washington about the minimum drinking age and how much money states would get if they didn't increase the drinking age.

Basically, the amendment says that states would receive 5% less money to build highways.

tbh i think that this entire court case led to the wrong thing. like who would have thought that drinking age would lead to less money for highways? lol XDDDDDD

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The state of South Dakota needed money to built highways, right? So the Federal government says, "Hey there, we can go ahead and fund you. We're not going to tell you exactly what to do, but you should totally raise the drinking age to 21, amirite?" And South Dakota goes, "D'oh alright I guess."