Showcases the major amendments to the Constitution since its ratification in 1792, summarizing how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were created and discussing how each amendment affects our lives today.
This is arguably the most controversial amendment included in the Bill of Rights, and author Doreen Gonzales explains why. Gonzales presents three distinct viewpoints that seek to define this amendment, important court cases and acts that have challenged this amendment, and the recent debate over the individual vs. collective rights of gun ownership. Approved Web site links are also provided.