Supreme Court - Gun Control Examples (Civil Rights)

Question 1

What are the 2 possible interpretations of the 2nd amendment

Answer 1

1. Collective right to own guns - State militia

2. Individual right to own guns - Everyone gets a gun

Question 2

District of Colombia v Heller (2008)

Answer 2

First time SC ruled in case relating to 2nd amendment

5-4 majority declared unconstitutional law by District of Colombia banning ownership of handguns

Question 3

Consequence of Colombia v Heller

Answer 3

Conservative judgement ruling in favour of broad interpretation

Question 4

McDonald v City of Chicago (2010)

Answer 4

SC declared 2nd amendment gives Americans fundamental right to bear arms
Stated that this right cannot be infringed by state or local govts.

Question 5

Consequence of McDonald v City of Chicago

Answer 5

Conservative judgement further ruling in favour of right to bear arms