Second Amendment to the United States Constitution

that the Constitution not only is used by the government, but also for the benefit of the citizens. For example, the Town of Greece was targeted by Susan Galloway and Linda Stephens…

at the door. Someone has entered in your home uninvited what do you do? In this day and time we must protect ourselves, and with that we have a law that has been created called make my day law. Clearly everyone is all too familiar with the law. It states that someone can defend them self if they feel threatened or In Harm's Way and not be punished if they prove that the situation was credible. In Oklahoma citizens may use this in their home car or place of business. I believe that this law…

Gun Control In recent historical times, gun control has been a largely debated topic in the United States. There are endless arguments on whether there should be gun control or not, floating around in mass media and almost all social medias. There should not be gun control because it would end up harming America and personal lives more than the other way around. People who support gun control generally do so because of the heightened amount of gun crimes, murders and tragedies in the recent…

Should More Gun Regulations Be Enacted? The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads that American citizens have a right to bear arms. Such language has formed extensive debates regarding the Amendment’s envisioned choice. An article from the Pew Research Center stated that three out of ten American adults say they currently own a gun (2017). An additional 11% say they do not personally own a firearm, but live with somebody who does. In addition, individuals who do not presently…

In the Amendments, politics, and society, it is known and taught to have a gun for protection in your house and for oneself. The Second Amendment states two factorial standpoints in regards to weapons and shelter. The foremost is, “security of people, property, and individual”. So, as Americans, we have a right and a duty to defend our lives and the life of those whom we love. It would be good to give up that to the police, but from a practical point of view that is neither safe nor smart. Too…

supporters, they have been on the front lines of disputes for some time now. Most of this is due to the rise in gun violence, especially in mass shootings. Data has shown that both more restrictive gun laws are linked to a decrease in gun violence and that states with fewer gun control laws also observed a lower gun related crime rate. Gun violence has always been a problem. However, it has been on the rise in recent years and this has struck fear into the hearts of many Americans. “Over the…

are forgoing the principles of collaboration that this country was based on and only thinking of themselves. Benjamin Franklin disliked parts of the constitution as stated in his address to the Federal Convention1, though he stated that for the good of a brand new nation and for the experiment of democracy to succeed he must consent to the constitution as it is. Franklin also stated, “…For when you assemble a number of men to have the advantage of their joint wisdom, you inevitably assemble…

Blackboard Assignment 3 In 1791, the States ratified the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution about the right of an individual to own and use firearms. Second Amendment stresses the individual’s right to own firearms to protect personal liberty, safety, or property. However, individuals are also members of a community and those who do not own firearms have the right to live without fear of unprovoked gun violence or other consequences of irresponsible gun ownership. We may face many…

Guns are often acquired without the intention of being used in a violent crime; civilians often look to obtain firearms for self-defense or sport. In the United States, citizens have the right to bear arms, which is a right protected by the Second Amendment of the Constitution. Nevertheless, with every right, there are laws that need to be followed. Gun control laws try to prevent the use of firearms by criminals and minors but there are ways around it that can be completely legal for the…

One of the few amendments that our government has determined to be necessary is the 22nd amendment. The 22nd amendment limits the number of terms that a president may serve. This amendment is based on the precedent that George Washington set when he served as our first president, he only served two terms. Every president after him had only served two terms, until Franklin D. Roosevelt, he served three terms and was elected to a fourth term but died one year into office. This amendment was passed…