The Second Amendment
What is the 2nd Amendment?
A) A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the privilege of the people to keep and bear guns, shall not be infringed.
B) 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.
B) 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.
What is the difference between federal and state laws?
Federal laws are enforced throughout the whole country while states laws are only enforced in the state.
What can you do to make sure someone can legally purchase a gun by looking at their history?
Run a Background Check
"Stand your ground" is a provision by which people are allowed to use deadly force in self-defense in a _____ ____.
Public Space
If you buy a long gun from an unlicensed seller, it is _____.
Illegal
Who supports the 2nd Amendment?
A) National Rifle Association School (NRAS)
B) National Rifle Association's (NRA) Institute for Legislative Action
C) National Rifle Association Institute (NRAI)
D) National Rifle Association's Institute for Legal Actions (NRAILA)
B) National Rifle Association's (NRA) Institute for Legislative Action
What is the age that you are allowed to buy handguns from licensed dealers, according to the federal law?
21 years old
In 1998, the FBI created the _____.
A) Governmental Instant Criminal Background Check System (GICS)
B) National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
C) Federal Criminal Background Check System (FICS)
B) National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)
Some states, called "_____" states, are not required to issue permits even if applicants meet the state's criteria. Others, referred to as "_____" states, are required to do so.
A) Shall Issue, May Issue
B) May Issue, Shall Issue
B) May Issue, Shall Issue
What kinds of guns are AK-47 and AR-15 rifles?
A) Semi-Automatic Firearm
B) Automatic Firearm
A) Semi-Automatic Firearm
The Supreme Court said the Second Amendment protects responsible, law-abiding citizens' rights to possess working handguns in their homes for ___-_____.
Self-Defense
Who decides who can manufacture, buy, sell, own or transfer firearms, and under what conditions?
A) State Laws
B) Federal Laws
C) State and Federal Laws
C) State and Federal Laws
The Brady Act only refers to _____ _____ and does not require _____ _____ to run background checks.
A) private sellers, licensed sellers
B) licensed sellers, private sellers
B) licensed sellers, private sellers
A "license to own" is a license that you have to have _____.
A) as long as you own the firearm
B) the moment you purchase it
A) as long as you own the firearm
Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, and West Virginia are the 8 states that do not have ___ ___, other than minimum age requirements?
Gun Laws
In the case known as ________, in 2008, the Supreme Court reversed a D.C. law that prevented residents from owning certain handguns.
A) District of Columbia v. Heller
B) Area of Columbia v. Heller
C) County of Columbia v. Heller
D) Region of Columbia v. Heller
A) District of Columbia v. Heller
Who passes federal laws?
Congress
In ____, Congress passed the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.
A)1983
B) 2003
C) 1993
D) 1893
C) 1993
The NRA says that "________" is a fundamental right for the purposes of self-defense.
A) Concealed Carry
B) Right to Carry
C) Firearm Safety Certificate
D) License to Own
A) Concealed Carry
Who makes the distinction between handguns and long guns?
Federal Law
When was the 2nd Amendment adopted?
A) 1781
B) 1761
C) 1771
D) 1791
D) 1791
Those under the age of 18 cannot buy ____ from unlicensed dealers and they cannot buy ____ from licensed dealers.
A) handguns, long guns
B) long guns, handguns
A) handguns, long guns
According to the federal Gun Control Act of 1968, there are certain groups of people who are not able to buy guns. Name 2 out of the 3 categories.
1) People who have been convicted of felonies
2) People who were involuntarily committed to a metal institution or who have certain metal conditions
3) People who were dishonorably discharged from the military
Some states require a "__________," which means purchasers need a permit or license in order to buy certain kinds of firearms.
A) Buyer's License
B) License to Purchase
C) Purchasing Permit
D) Permit to Purchase
D) Permit to Purchase
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