Second Amendment and Voting Rights

Question 1

McDonald v. Chicago

Answer 1

The Second Amendment applies to the states (is incorporated through due process clause)

Question 2

Harper v. Virginia State Board of Elections

Answer 2

• Voting in state elections is a fundamental right

- A poll tax violates equal protection

Question 3

Kramer v. Union Free School District

Answer 3

Limiting people eligible to vote in school elections must meet strict scrutiny and limiting it to those ‘primarily interested in school affairs’ does not meet the standard

Question 4

Crawford v. Marion County Election Board

Answer 4

Photo id requirements for voting are constitutional under a balancing test because they are not facially discriminatory and do not impose too much of a burden on voters.

Question 5

DC v Heller

Answer 5

The Second Amendment is an individual right