amendment 2
b. the right to bear arms.
c. quoted from the Bill Of Rights
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
d. my opinion
- i believe that the right to bear arms is a useful amendment. although, people then, used it differently then they do today. for instance, back then, people would use guns if they were being hurt, today guns are used for murders, suicide, etc.
- i think that "the right to bear arms means that if your being harmed, you can use the gun to protect yourself.
e. historical significance
The Second Amendment states that in order to maintain a free state, the people must retain the right to keep and bear arms. The presence of armed citizens is what keeps the government "honest". No government would be foolish enough to impose a dictatorship on people who have the ability to resist.
current example of guns today
people today are allowed to own guns for protection. despite the fact that people dont only use it for that reason, but also for killing other people in rage. (the wrong use of guns).
the right to bear arms.
technically the kid is correct. he has the right to bear arms. but, government has its limits.
about:
explanation
The supreme court has ruled that the Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess and carry firearms.
Another words, the government must protect the right of an individual to own firearms.
why was this amendment created? (part of "historical significance")
i believe the second amendment was created because of people being harmed and not having the right to protect themselves, or own a gun to do so.