The First Time the Court Had Ruled That the Second

question 20

Multiple Choice

The first time the Court had ruled that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to own guns was in this landmark case.

• A) District of Columbia v. Heller
• B) United States v. Stevens
• C) Pennsylvania v. Cruikshank
• D) United States v. Miller

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Definitions:

Tort

A civil wrong or infringement of a right leading to legal liability, distinct from breach of contract.

Breach of Contract

The failure to perform any term of a contract, written or verbal, without a legitimate legal excuse.

Contributory Negligence

A legal defense where if the plaintiff is found to have contributed to their own harm, they may be barred from recovering damages from the defendant.

Self-Defense

The right to prevent harm to oneself or others under threat, by use of reasonable force.