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. Which anti-federalist concern does this amendment included in the bill of rights most clearly address?

A. The value of electing representatives who depend on the people for their power
B. The importance of free expression of opinions that oppose the government
C. The need for strong state governments to balance the powerful federal government
D. The fear that a strong centralized government could use its military to take away citizens rights

The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments on the United States Constitution), was added in the ratification process of the Constitution because Anti-federalists wanted to secure that a strong central government wouldn't abuse its power, as it happened before with Great Britain.

The second amendment "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.” protects the right of people to keep and bear arms, and supports the rights of self-defense of both states, and people towards oppression from a strong central government. This amendment has created controversy over the years because of the misuse of arms and weapons.

Plebdough Plebdough · Answer 2 · 2019-09-10T22:06:51+02:00

Plebdough Plebdough

10-09-2019

The fear that a strong centralized government could use its military to take away citizens' rights

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