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AP US Government
Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.1
How does Second Amendment play a role in gun control debates in United States?
Second Amendment only applies during times when citizen militias are necessary for national defense purposes.
Gun control advocates use the second amendment as evidence supporting strict regulations.
Second amendment explicitly states certain types of firearms are exempt from regulation.
Gun rights advocates argue that measures limiting access or types of weapons infringe on 'the right of people to keep and bear Arms'.
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