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The McDonald v. City of Chicago case is a landmark decision that confirmed the 2nd Amendment's right to bear arms applies to states through the Incorporation Doctrine. It highlights the debate over individual rights versus collective security and has had a profound effect on gun legislation, ensuring state and local firearm regulations align with the 2nd Amendment.
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The 2nd Amendment has been subject to intense debate and legal analysis due to its concise wording and varying interpretations
Balance between individual rights and collective security
The 2nd Amendment's language has been subject to divergent interpretations, particularly concerning the balance between individual rights and collective security
The 14th Amendment's due process clause has allowed for the incorporation of the 2nd Amendment's protections to the states
The Supreme Court's decision in McDonald v. City of Chicago was a pivotal example of the ongoing discussion about the 2nd Amendment's reach and its applicability to state and local jurisdictions
Petitioner's argument
Otis McDonald argued that the 2nd Amendment's guarantee of the right to bear arms is a fundamental right that should be incorporated to the states
City of Chicago's argument
The City of Chicago argued that the right to possess a handgun was not a fundamental right and that states should have the flexibility to tailor gun control laws
Supreme Court's ruling
In a narrow 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed that the 2nd Amendment's right to keep and bear arms is incorporated by the due process clause of the 14th Amendment and is enforceable against the states
The ruling had significant ramifications, invalidating Chicago's handgun ban and mandating that all state and local firearms regulations be consistent with the 2nd Amendment
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The ______ Amendment of the U.S. Constitution safeguards the right to possess and carry weapons.
2nd
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The Supreme Court case, ______ v. City of ______, highlighted the debate on the 2nd Amendment's extension to state and local levels.
McDonald
Chicago
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Original purpose of the Bill of Rights
To protect against federal government overreach on individual freedoms.
