The Constitution is initiated with the Bill of Rights, which is the first ten amendments to the constitution. It offers general protections of individual liberty and justice and place restrictions on the powers of government The Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution is said to have been strongly influenced by English documents such as the English Bill of Rights of 1689 and later on the Magna Carta. The Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights states: “A well regarded militia being necessary
“If the First Amendment means anything, it means that a state has no business telling a man, sitting alone in his house, what books he may read or what films he may watch”. (-Thurgood Marshall.) The amendments are a way of keeping the people safe from the government's control. They keep the government from taking too much charge, and doing too much. Along with keeping the government from overpowering the people they give you certain rights like to bear arms having a fair trial and freedom of speech
“You cannot legislate evil out of this world gentlemen. In the end you are going to have to give good men guns and set them loose” (Minuteman Militia, 2015). American Citizens see evil every single day on city streets. Examples of it are plastered on televisions by the media, as well as displayed on social media sites for the world to see. Evil is natural, it is prevalent, and it is powerful. Many legislators, as well as citizens, feel that evil can be beaten. They feel that the evil that exists
public are part of the “general militia” and were considered so when the amendment was drafted. In the colonial era, every home was required by law to own a gun and every male was required to serve in the military, if needed. They were also required to bring their own weapon if a war broke out. Citizens who believe in gun rights also feel the second amendment is the same as the first amendment. Both make a guarantee of certain rights to Americans. It doesn’t seem either side of this issue will budge.
whether stricter gun laws should be put forth or not. Many people and politicians will debate about mental health background checks, criminal background checks, the banning of assault weapons, the licensing process to own or purchase a firearm, the Second Amendment, and the laws other countries have. Many people argue that putting forth stricter gun laws will reduce gun violence in the United States. However, others say that mental health is the issue, instead of firearms, therefore stricter gun laws should
The right to bear arms is allowing you to carry a weapon.A well regulated militia, being necessary for the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.States like texas lets you carry any types of guns with no licenses or permit and in California you need a licenses and a permit.The 2nd amendment allows you to protect yourself in your house or in public each state have different rules about the 2nd amendment. right to bear arms to protect themselves
It was James Madison who formerly solicited The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution in which it was confirmed in December 1791, and the amendment reads, "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” (livescience.com/26485-second-amendment.). This amendment was confirmed and written to avert the English and was given the citizens the power to fight back. Consequently, violent crimes
The Second Amendment of The Constitution says “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 second clause of the Second Amendment allows the citizens of the United States of America to have the right to possess a fire arm. The “Individual Right Theory” is what gives the people the right to have those fire arms and stops the legislative body to create any type of regulation to restrict the possession
controversial topic that has been around for decades in the United States. It is primary debated between two groups: gun right activists and pro-gun control activists. These two groups often disagree on the interpretation of the law and the effect of control on crimes and public safety. While many gun rights activist may argue that it’s their constitutional right to bare arms, or that they need guns in order to protect themselves, shouldn’t there be restrictions? Are we really just allowed to run
Gun Restrictions “The public’s confidence in firearms, however, is woefully misguided: The evidence overwhelmingly shows that guns leave everybody less safe, including their owners.”(The Myth of the Good Guy with a Gun, Evan DeFilllippis) Firearms are dangerous no doubt, but what benefits are there, to make up for all of the tragedies they are causing? When gun laws are brought up, some people think that high restrictions are the only options. There are many solutions that would make owning a gun