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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.5
How does the Second Amendment's interpretation in U.S. v. Miller (1939) compare to its interpretation in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)?
The Miller case upheld federal regulations on firearms, while Heller struck down a local ban on handguns.
The Miller case struck down federal regulations, while Heller upheld a local handgun ban.
Both cases supported unrestricted individual gun ownership.
Both cases allowed for significant restrictions on gun ownership.
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