The Second Amendment

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Objective

I can describe the basic rights related to guns that the Second Amendment discusses.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

According to the video, what does the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution say about the right to keep and bear arms?

2

Briefly describe the difference in opinion between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the need for a standing army and the role of state militias. How did this relate to gun ownership?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

According to the video, what is one right related to guns that the Second Amendment discusses? Explain what the video says about this right. According to the video, what is another right related to guns that the Second Amendment discusses? Explain what the video says about this right. According to the video, what is another right related to guns that the Second Amendment discusses? Explain what the video says about this right.

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