English, 18.03.2021 02:00 hammackkatelyn60

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. The Second Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, which is a frequent source of controversy in public debates, says that "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." The controversy stems from the fact that some Americans feel that the Second Amendment guarantees all citizens the absolute right to own firearms, while others believe that some restrictions on gun ownership are consistent with the Second Amendment.

Which of the following sentences best describes the author's message in this passage? (5 points)

The Second Amendment addresses the topic of gun control, which is a current issue.

Americans have found that the Second Amendment can be interpreted in different ways.

The US Constitution contains many examples of amendments that people debate today.

There is no need to debate the issue of gun control when the Second Amendment is so clear.

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