Which right is protected by the Second Amendment?
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Correct answer: The right to keep and bear arms
The Second Amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms and refers to the importance of a well-regulated militia. In the early republic, militias were seen as important for defense and as a safeguard against tyranny.
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