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CLEP US History I

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Why was the right to bear arms guaranteed in the Second Amendment of the Bill of Rights?
  1. Guns were not allowed in England, and the framers sought to deviate from British policy as possible.
  2. The armament industry was politically powerful.
  3. The framers imagined the United States as a dominant military power, requiring many soldiers.
  4. The framers anticipated that growth would lead to ongoing conflict and violence.
  5. The framers wanted to ensure that the people could stage another revolution if needed
Explanation
Answer: E - The framers of the Constitution very much believed in the right to revolt if the government did not serve its people, so they included the right to bear arms to ensure that the people would always have the power to do so. This logic also supported the right to free speech and assembly.
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