2nd Amendment & Militias
What does the 2nd Amendment guarantee to U.S. citizens?
What is the right to keep and bear arms.
Ruby Ridge involved a standoff between this Idaho man and federal agents.
Who is Randy Weaver?
Civil liberties protect citizens from abuse by this entity.
What is the government?
Gerrymandering is the manipulation of what?
What is Electoral district boundaries?
A divided government occurs when these two groups are controlled by different parties.
What is the presidency and Congress?
The 2nd Amendment mentions this type of group as “necessary to the security of a free State.”
What is a well-regulated militia?
The Waco siege centered around this religious group.
What is The Branch Davidians?
The Bill of Rights contains how many original amendments?
What is 10?
This term refers to oddly shaped districts drawn to favor one party.
What is Gerrymandered districts?
Name one branch of the U.S. government.
What is the Legislative, Executive, or Judicial.
This term refers to the idea that gun rights are tied to service in a militia.
What is the Collective rights theory?
These two events increased public distrust in this type of government agency.
Who are Federal law enforcement agencies (like the FBI and ATF)?
The right to remain silent and protection from self-incrimination is part of this amendment.
What is the 5th Amendment?
What’s one negative consequence of gerrymandering?
What is reduces competition, increases polarization, or dilutes votes?
Midterm elections occur every how many years?
What is every two years?
Name one modern argument used by supporters of individual gun rights.
What is Personal protection, self-defense, resistance to tyranny, or hunting/sporting use?
Both events used anti-government groups to argue what?
What is that the government is too powerful and abusive of its authority?
Which amendment protects freedom of speech and religion?
What is the 1st amendment?
Lobbyists try to influence these people to support certain policies.
What is Lawmakers / Politicians / Members of Congress?
This type of election narrows down candidates within a political party.
What is a primary election?
The major debate surrounding the “well-regulated militia” clause in today’s politics?
What is whether the 2nd Amendment protects individual rights or only rights related to militia service.
Name a major government agency involved in both incidents.
What is The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)?
This clause prevents the government from favoring one religion over another.
What is The Establishment Clause?
Name one way lobbying can impact democracy, positively or negatively.
What is increases access to information OR leads to undue influence by wealthy groups?
Citizens United v. FEC had a major impact on what aspect of campaigns?
What is Campaign finance / Political spending by corporations and unions?