One of the Limits of Attempting to Outlaw Possession of Handguns

question 27

Multiple Choice

One of the limits of attempting to outlaw possession of handguns is

• A) most gun crimes are not committed with handguns
• B) these laws violate Second Amendment rights
• C) most gun owners also own rifles or shotguns
• D) the large number of handguns in existence

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Definitions:

Hearsay

Evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge, which is not admissible in court under most circumstances.

Direct Evidence

Evidence that directly proves a fact without the need for any inference or presumption.

Circumstantial Evidence

Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, unlike direct evidence that directly proves a fact.

Relevant Evidence

Information and facts presented in a legal proceeding that are directly related to the matter being decided and can influence the outcome.