Question 3 of 3

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This last essay question pertains to the 2nd Amendment. Even though this Amendment continues to be reviewed in cases before the Supreme Court, there still seems to be little to no definitive decision by the courts of what is specifically included in right the Second Amendment protects.

Discuss fully the two main sides of this debate. What are two perspectives as to what the 2nd Amendment protects and what evidence/ arguments do those two sides make to support their stance. What stance do you find most convincing and why?

Be sure to back up your discussion with references listed in Bluebook format. Note that your answer should contain at least 350 words.

The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "A well-regulated Militia, being...