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Research PaperMarking Period Two – Assessment #1The Second Amendment: Gun Control or the Right to Bear ArmsHistorical Context: The?Second Amendment?provides U.S. citizens the right to bear arms. Ratified in December 1791, the?amendment?says: A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Task: You have been tasked to research the origins of the Second Amendment, it’s understanding for citizens of the United States, and how it has been interpreted most recently over the past thirty years. You are to discuss the reasoning why citizens believe we should follow the Second Amendment as it was written by the framers of the Constitution. You will also need to discuss why a large population of the U.S. public feel there is a need for stricter gun control laws. Finally, you must validate your opinion on the subject using sound research supporting your opinion.You should follow the prescribed recipe:Basic guidelines:Three to four page, typed, 12 font research paperPage 1:Historical background, changes in laws over the past 30 years, incidents to support law changes Must include two sources of facts or supporting quotesFootnotes for a minimum of two sourcesPage 2:The need for change in gun laws, need for limits on fire arm purchasesMust include two sources of facts or supporting quotesMust include one Legislation (State or Federal)Footnotes for a minimum of two sourcesPage 3:Facts supporting keeping the Second Amendment as is. (Right to Bear Arms)Must include two sources of facts or supporting quotesMust include one (different from above) Legislation (State or Federal)Footnotes for a minimum of two sourcesPage 4:Take a Stand; your opinion (You now may use the word “I”)Must include two sources of facts or supporting quotesFootnotes for a minimum of two sourcesBibliographyChicago Format ................
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