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How many provisions are involved in this case?
3
Which side did the SC rule in favor of?
McDonald
Which side stated that the 14th amendment incorporated the 2nd Amendment?
McDonald
What year did McDonald file suit against Chicago?
2008
What was the name of the precedent case?
District of Columbia v. Heller
What was the main question in McDonald v Chicago?
Does the Second Amendment apply to state and local gov, or only to the federal gov?
How long have legal systems recognized the right to self defense, according to Alito?
Which side argued that more gun ownership leads to more gun violence?
Chicago
When did Chicago institute a handgun ban?
1982
What was the main question in the precedent case?
Is the right to bear arms is solely a collective right or if it is also an individual right
What provisions are involved in the case?
The Right to Bear Arms, the Privileges and Immunities clause, the Due Process Clause
What is the main question stated in the majority opinion?
"Whether the right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to our scheme of ordered liberty"
Which side cited DC v Heller for one of its arguments?
McDonald v Chicago
What year was the Supreme Court's ruling for McDonald v Chicago?
2010
What was the main reason the SC granted writ to the precedent case?
Because of the inter-court conflict
What was the main difference between DC v Heller and McDonald v Chicago?
DC v Heller involves federal government, McDonald v Chicago involves state/local government
Why did the 2nd Amendment fall under the Due Process clause?
Because it was deemed necessary for Liberty
Why should local governments be able to regulate the 2nd Amendment, according to Chicago?
Because they have a better understanding of the local needs
What was the ruling of the precedent case?
The right to bear arms is an individual right as well as a collective right
What does the Privileges and Immunities clause state?
Protects citizens fundamental rights and it protects out of state citizens in another state
Fill in the blank: "Self-defense is a _____ right, recognized by many legal systems..."
Basic
What type of rights were protected by the Privileges and Immunities clause, according to Chicago?
Rights that depend on citizenship to the US and not to a state
What Circuit Court was involved in McDonald v Chicago?
The 7th Circuit Court
Why did Heller have standing?
His application for a handgun license in his house was denied