The (second) amendment permits government to regulate
the interests that it serves. thus, irrespective of what
those interests are-whether they do or do not include an
independent interest in self-defense-the majority's view
cannot be correct unless it can show that [washington,
d. c.s) regulation is unreasonable or inappropriate in
second amendment terms. this the majority cannot do.3
what does the author of this excerpt most likely believe?
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a. individual states may prohibit firearm ownership, but the federal
government cannot
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b. the second amendment no longer applies to the modern united
states.
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c. firearms are a danger to the average citizen and should be
outlawed nationwide.
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d. cities have the right to reasonably limit individual rights to
promote the public interest.