In Ruling That the Government Cannot Require Local Police to Conduct

question 16

Multiple Choice

In ruling that the government cannot require local police to conduct background checks on all gun purchases, the Court held that to do so would be a violation of the __________ Amendment.

• A) Fifth
• B) Sixth
• C) Tenth
• D) Fourteenth
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Group

A socially defined category of people who identify with each other based on shared ancestral, social, cultural, or national experiences.

Socially Significant

Referring to events, behaviors, or practices that have a considerable impact or influence on society.

Hispanic American

An individual in the United States of Hispanic or Latino origin, encompassing people from Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and Spain.

Data Collection

The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest in a systematic fashion, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes.