An American city has a high crime rate. A citizen of that city wants to own a firearm so he can protect his property. The city does not allow residents to own certain types of firearms. The citizen files suit, claiming that his right to own a firearm is protected by the Bill of Rights. The Supreme Court rules in favor of the citizen and strikes down the city’s ban on certain types of firearms.
Answer
A
The city was unable to ban firearms because it lacked the power of a state.
B
The Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment is enforceable upon the states.
C
The citizen was successful because he argued that the city was discriminating against him.
D
The federal statutes on firearms took precedence over stricter state and city laws that limited ownership.
Explanation
The Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms. In McDonald v. Chicago, the Supreme Court held that this right applies to state and local governments through the Fourteenth Amendment, so the city could not enforce its firearm ban. The correct choice is “The Supreme Court ruled that the Second Amendment is enforceable upon the states.”
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