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What is the origin of the Second Amendment?
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The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution was adopted in 1791 and enshrines the right of the people to keep and bear arms. The amendment was part of the Bill of Rights, which also included the freedom of speech and religion after being proposed by James Madison. The origin of the Second Amendment is embedded in English Common Law and English Bill of Rights, which protect the right of individuals to have arms for their defense. The wording of the Second Amendment has been the subject of much debate over the years and its precise scope and meaning remains the focus of vigorous legal and political debate.