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OpenStudy (lena772):

The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which is a frequent source of controversy in public debates, says that "a well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." The controversy stems from the fact that some Americans feel that the Second Amendment guarantees all citizens the absolute right to own firearms, while others believe that some restrictions on gun ownership are consistent with the Second Amendment.

OpenStudy (lena772):

Which of the following lists of words from this passage indicates the author’s intention? Controversy, debates, believe Amendment, Constitution, citizens Frequent, public, necessary Absolute, firearms, restrictions

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would say it is " Absolute, firearms, restrictions"

OpenStudy (lena772):

thanks.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No problem. Please tell me if I am correct.

OpenStudy (lena772):

do you agree @nincompoop

OpenStudy (nincompoop):

main point The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which is a frequent source of controversy in public debates,

OpenStudy (nincompoop):

the rest are to support his claim, so what the author intends to do is just that Controversy, debates, believe are more fitting than the rest

OpenStudy (lena772):

You were right nin. I got 105/105 :)

undeadknight26 (undeadknight26):

@lena772 too smart ._. I got like a 80/105 ._.

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