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Right to Bear Arms

Definition

The right to bear arms is a constitutional guarantee under the Second Amendment that allows individuals to own and carry weapons.

Related terms

Gun Control: Policies or laws created by the government that regulate the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, modification, or use of firearms.

Second Amendment: Part of the United States Constitution that protects an individual's right to keep and bear arms.

Militia: A military force made up of ordinary citizens who are called up for emergencies; historically referenced in the context of the Second Amendment.

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AP US Government - 3.1 The Bill of Rights

Practice Questions (6)

What is the main reason why the Second Amendment right to bear arms continues to be a contentious issue?
What does 'right to bear arms' mean as written in the second amendment?
Which amendment protects state militias' right to bear arms?
Which amendment grants citizens the right to bear arms?
Which is known as the "Right to Bear Arms" amendment?
How might American society differ today if the Second Amendment, assuring citizens' right to bear arms, were never included in the Bill of Rights?

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