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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.9
Why does the Second Amendment continue to evoke strong feelings and cause controversy among different social groups?
There are no court cases questioning its validity or application in modern times.
Varying beliefs about gun ownership rights create widespread disagreement on how strictly this amendment should be interpreted or regulated.
The wording is too complicated and confusing for common understanding.
All political parties agree on the interpretation, but citizens do not.
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