Supreme Court Takes Up New York Gun Rights Case

Supreme Court Takes Up New York Gun Rights Case

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses New York's gun permit law, which is being challenged by the state's rifle and pistol association and two private citizens. They argue that the law violates the Second Amendment by restricting public gun carrying. Gun control groups counter that relaxing these restrictions could increase violence. A ruling in favor of the challenge might result in more people being eligible to carry guns publicly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is challenging New York's gun permit law?

The state's rifle and pistol association and two private citizens

A group of local businesses

The federal government

An international organization

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What constitutional amendment is cited in the challenge against the gun permit law?

First Amendment

Second Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Fourth Amendment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary argument of those challenging the gun permit law?

It violates the Second Amendment by limiting public gun carrying

It increases the cost of gun ownership

It is too lenient on gun owners

It does not apply to all types of firearms

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of gun control groups regarding the challenge to the law?

It would limit hunting rights

It would decrease public safety funding

It would increase taxes

It could lead to more violence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could be a potential outcome if the challenge to the law is successful?

The Second Amendment would be repealed

More people would be eligible to carry guns on the street

The law would remain unchanged

Gun sales would be banned