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This study guide covers the Second Amendment, focusing on its text, original intent, and two main interpretations (individual right vs. militia-only). It examines landmark Supreme Court cases like District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago, highlighting their impact on the current legal landscape and ongoing debates surrounding gun control. Finally, it offers practice questions and exam tips for the AP Government exam.
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Question 1 of 10
Which of the following is the exact wording of the Second Amendment? 📜
The right of the people to own guns shall not be infringed
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
The people have the right to bear arms for self-defense
The states have the right to maintain a militia for their security