Question

Which statement best identifies how the Second Amendment was interpreted in the McDonald v.

Chicago case? (1 point)

• The Supreme Court extended rights that are not explicity outlined in the Constitution.

The Supreme Court does not have the authority to interpret any amendment in the Constitution.

• The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the rights included in the First Amendment.

The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the due process clause of the Fourteenth
Amendment.

Answer 1

"The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment."

Explanation: In McDonald v. Chicago (2010) the Supreme Court held the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms is incorporated against the states through the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.