Monday, October 28, 2013

Learning Objective 5.4

L.O.- Summarize changes in the interpretation of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. 

The Second Amendment

  • The second amendment ensures the right to keep and bear arms, and that Congress couldn't pass laws to disarm state militias.
    • This amendment also preserves the right to revolt against governmental tyranny.  
  • In 1934, the National Firearms Act imposed taxes on automatic weapons and sawed-off shotguns. 
  • In 2008, the Supreme Court ruled in a case that the 2nd amendment protects a person's right to own a firearm for personal use.
    • This prohibits assault weapons and large magazines

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