Question

“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.”

Which right listed in the English Bill of Rights is the basis for the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, shown above?

1, “that levying money for or to the use of the Crown . . . without grant of Parliament . . . is illegal”
2, “that it is the right of the subjects to petition the king”
3, “That the raising or keeping a standing army . . . unless it be with consent of Parliament, is against law”
4, “That the subjects . . . may have arms for their defence”

Answer 1

Answer: 4

Step-by-step explanation:

The Second Amendment to the US Constitution is based on the fourth right listed in the English Bill of Rights, which is "That the subjects ... may have arms for their defence".