2 nd amendment
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2 nd Amendment. By Ernest Scott Aldridge American Government GE175. Our Second Amendment. Protection. Allows a citizen to protect his property Allows for self-preservation. Limitations. We are not allowed to take the law into our own hands - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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2ND AMENDMENT
By Ernest Scott AldridgeAmerican Government
GE175
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Our Second Amendment
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Protection
Allows a citizen to protect his propertyAllows for self-preservation
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LimitationsWe are not allowed to take the law into our own hands
A firearm for personal protection only no howitzers
Felons, children, and the insane are not allowed firearms
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Personal Connection
District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008) affirmed the right own a firearm in the U.S. Restrictions can apply on a state by state basis.
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Societal Connection
We must participate in the political process to ensure our right to bear arms is not taken away