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Mass Shootings
in the
United States
Slide 1 - Diapositive
Slide 2 - Vidéo
You have just watched a part of a speech, which was broadcast by CNBC on 24 March 2021. Which part of what you've just watched stands out for you most and why?
Slide 3 - Question ouverte
Today's lesson
Mass shootings in the USA
Introduction to the 2nd Amendment
Possible solutions?
Thinking about a difficult topic
Putting thoughts into words
Preparing a debate
Slide 4 - Diapositive
The American Constitution
The Constitution is the highest form of law in the country.
It creates the branches of government and gives them the power to govern.
It also protects the citizens of the United States and guarantees their basic rights.
Slide 5 - Diapositive
Amendments
Can be proposed by either a 2/3 vote in Congress, including the House of Representatives as well as the Senate, or a national convention made up of 2/3 of the states.
All current amendments were proposed by Congress.
After that it has to be ratified (= made official) by either 3/4 of the state legislatures or by state conventions in 3/4 of the states.
There are 27 amendments
Slide 6 - Diapositive
What is stated in the 2nd Amendment of the US Constitution?
A
The people's rights to freedom of religion, speech, assembly
B
The fact that militia are needed to keep the country safe and the people's rights to bear arms
C
The government is not allowed to place troops in private homes
D
The government is not allowed to perform unreasonable search and seizure of property
Slide 7 - Quiz
Slide 8 - Vidéo
In the 1990s, the NRA and US Conservatives went to court. What is the NRA?
A
National Revolutionary Army
B
National Resident Alliance
C
National Rifle Association
D
Nationwide Revolutionary Alliance
Slide 9 - Quiz
Assault Weapons Ban (1994-2004)
Assault weapons are semi-automatic weapons with a large magazine that are used in combat
The exact definition varies per state
The Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act of 1994, a.k.a. the Federal Assault Weapons Ban ended in 2004.
A new attempt on introducing a ban failed in Congress in 2013.
Slide 10 - Diapositive
Assignment
Prepare a debate
Do research!
Find the worksheet and the feedback sheet in the study guide
To be handed in via Magister Opdrachten
One debate: next Thursday: 1 April (yes, I am certain of it)