The Second Amendment Concerns American Citizens' "Right to Bear Arms

question 66

Multiple Choice

The Second Amendment concerns American citizens' "right to bear arms" yet this amendment has long been a source of heated debate, confusion, and litigation. What has been the stance of the Supreme Court on Second Amendment issues in the past few decades?

• A) The Supreme Court has refused to rule on Second Amendment matters on the grounds that it is perceived as a state issue instead of a federal issue.
• B) Generally the Supreme Court has refused to restrict the right to bear arms, with only few exceptions, such as in the use of assault rifle bans.
• C) The Supreme Court has consistently chipped away at private ownership and use of guns.
• D) The Supreme Court has historically avoided the subject of private gun ownership, but recently appointed justices have signaled a dramatic shift toward strict gun control.
• E) The Supreme Court believes that retreat on the Second Amendment will set a dangerous precedent that will create a "slippery slope" on which retreat on First Amendment issues will be imminent.

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