The National Firearms Act
a. established taxation and regulation of certain firearms.
b. mandated federal background checks prior to a handgun purchase from a federally licensed dealer.
c. settled the debate about whether individuals not belonging to a militia could own handguns.
d. clearly defined the Second Amendment phrase bear arms..
Question -2-Which of the following events has not been a catalyst for state legislative and congressional action regarding the Second Amendment?
a. The assassination attempt on President Reagan
b. The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
c. The Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
d. The constitutionality of flag burning
Question -3-Why did the decision in District of Columbia v. Heller not apply to other states?
a. The case was heard by a district court and not the Supreme Court.
b. No decisions found by the Supreme Court apply to other states.
c. The District of Columbia is governed by the laws of the federal government.
d. The case was brought to the Court by an individual, not a state.
Question -4-District of Columbia v. Heller was the first case to clearly state that the right to bear arms applies to
a. the individual, and not simply a member of a militia.
b. individuals who are members of a militia.
c. individuals who are members of militia and police forces.
d. individuals over the age of 21.
Question -5-United States v. Miller addressed the constitutionality of
a. the right to keep and bear arms.
b. the registration and taxation of certain classes of firearms.
c. a ban on the concealed carry of handguns.
d. the initiation of background checks for firearm purchases.
Question -6-The Second Amendment poses what debate for the modern age?
a. Is all speech protected speech?
b. Is there any government capacity to regulate types of firearms?
c. Can the government regulate religious activities?
d. What constitutes unreasonable search and seizure?
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