which is the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution. The second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States involves the right to bear arms. This Amendment is the subject of many present day controversies and cases. In 1787, the United States Constitution was drawn up for the first time by our Founding Fathers. Although the Constitution was beautifully crafted, it only stated what the
years since the Second Amendment was adopted after being ratified by a majority of the states. As one may predict, America has evolved a great deal over a time span of 226 years. Due to this natural progression, people have begun to question the intent and true meaning behind the Second Amendment and its role in society today. However, the Second Amendment was only meant to be interpreted in one way. In subsequent paragraphs, I will explain the meaning behind the Second Amendment by exploring how
Independence. It also i... ... middle of paper ... ...h causes a lot of disagreement and confusion at a direct level (the individual), indirect level (society) and judicial level (the court). Works Cited Anastaplo, George. The Amendments to the Constitution: A Commentary. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins UP, 1995. Print. Cornell, Saul. A Well-regulated Militia: The Founding Fathers and the Origins of Gun Control in America. Oxford: Oxford UP, 2006. Print. "District of Columbia v Heller | Casebriefs
The Second Amendment states, “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.” This statement basically means that people should be able to own guns for their own security and that right should not be taken away. The Second Amendment was added to the Constitution because the creators of the Constitution wanted to make sure that it protected basic rights, including the right to bear arms. It was also
The Second Amendment “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.” This timeless phrase, the Second Amendment of the United States’ Constitution, is an enduring example of the principles and ideals that our country was founded on. With this statement, the founders of this country explicitly and perpetually guaranteed the American individual the right to keep and bear arms. An incomparably crucial
The Second Amendment And The Right To Bear Arms Throughout the years there has been an ongoing debate over the Second Amendment and how it should be interpreted. The issue that is being debated is whether our government has the right to regulate guns. The answer of who has which rights lies within how one interprets the Second Amendment. With this being the case, one must also think about what circumstances the Framers were under when this Amendment was written. There are two major sides to
Mass shootings have become a common occurrence in the United States society and have brought our society's safety debate to the attention of American politics. Both sides of the debate agree that we need more safety precautions but neither side can officially agree on what is to be done. What can we do about the raging number of mass shootings? There is no definite solution for mass shootings but there are precautions the United States can take to try to overcome the overwhelming number of mass shootings
The Second Amendant: What does it mean? As violence and murder rates escalate in America so does the issue of gun control. The consequence of this tragedy births volatile political discourse about gun control and the Second Amendment. The crux of the question is what the founding fathers meant when they wrote, “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.” Since the writing of the Second Amendment
The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution consists of "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 function of The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution allows the general population to keep and remain the right to bear weapons. Many argue if this amendment is still relevant in the 21st century? . The major reason for issuing this amendment was to allow, "The strongest
countries, therefore it would benefit the united states. Due to the fact that minorities are less likely to own a handgun, there if the belief that banning handguns may also stop the death of minorities in America. However, handguns should be available with certain precursors because the blame shouldn’t be put onto the weapon, and owning a gun is a second amendment right in the constitution. An innumerable amount of gun deaths have occurred in the united states as a result of weapons being in wrong
Throughout the past decade or so the Second Amendment rights issues have arisen with the demand of individuals rights to keep and bear arms. The constitution states the “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.” In the court case upheld in the Supreme Court Columbia vs. Heller, the ongoing debate of this interpretation of the Second Amendment. Heller, a special officer in Washington D.C., was
Is the second amendment outdated; or misinterpreted for recreational use? The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right citizens have to keep and bear arms. The Second Amendment was added to the Bill of rights in 1791. It was one of 10 original amendments in the Constitution. The Second 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.” The English Bill
when the Constitution of the United States was drawn up by the delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Three years later, a very important part of American history called the Bill of Rights was added. The Bill of Rights is looked upon and interpreted every day. It gives the citizens of the United States many of the rights and freedoms that we value today, and some of those are in jeopardy. One right that is at stake is our right to bear arms, which is addressed in the Second Amendment
the Dismemberment of State “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,” wrote James Madison into the constitution of the United States. However, compared to that of Japan, whom allow no guns to be held by citizens, the United States allowed and perceived constitution in such a way that allows thousands of people to die yearly. Some argue that gun control is against the constitution in their perception
201 Name;Maho Konda Second Amendment “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 Constitution of the United States," Amendment II). This is the content of the Second Amendment. In December 15th 1791, the Second Amendment was ratified as one of the First Ten Amendments known as the Bill of Rights. Why was the Second Amendment adapted? The adaptation of the Second Amendment was promoted by two
Upholding the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution is essential to preserving the rights of law abiding citizens and keeping our citizens safe. Yet, lately, people in the government have been pushing to limit the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment located in the Bill of Rights states, “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” (Shelley, 74). How can the United States of America stay
one child, but many people find this statement to be ridiculous. Gun control is thought of as a government policy or regulations to control or limit the sale and use of firearms. In the U.S. constitution, the 2nd Amendment states that 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. Inside America today, gun control is a major issue, especially in the political arena. People debate on the daily that not
The United States is the most armed nation where there are more firearms than people. In 2013, there were roughly 357 million firearms in the United States, 40 million more guns than people (The Washington Post). The main reason Americans own so many guns is because of the Second Amendment of the constitution which states, “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.” This amendment guarantees a
security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." second amendment to the United States Constitution, 1791. Within this famous paragraph lies the right that Americans both cherish and fear, the right to have a gun. Of all the civil rights endowed by Bill of Rights and it’s amendments, none has been as been opposed so hostile and defended so staunchly as the Second Amendment. Besieged in courts, bogged down in legislation, the Second Amendment as our forefathers
The 2nd Amendment has been a very controversial topic over the past year with the recent open carry law introduced to the public. This has caused much confusion amongst the right to bear arms and the overlooking Federal government’s role in controlling what it seems dangerous to the public. Our first eight amendments of the Constitution are direct restrictions on the federal government, and the 2nd amendment does not specifically grant the right for people to bear arms in a sense most would have