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Why did the authors of the bill of rights want state militias to be able to keep weapons?
The authors of the Bill of Rights felt it was important that the state militias be able to keep their weapons and defend their state. It is found in the Second Amendment.
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What were the primary purpose of state militias?
According to the Constitution, the federal government is responsible for arming and organizing the state militias (today most militias are called national guards). This means that the federal government buys the weapons and sets requirements and standards for each state's militia. Because of the Second Amendment, however, the federal government cannot disband the militias.
What is the definition of states rights?
the states rights is a right the state owns
Was John Rutledge in favor of the Bill of Rights?
No, because since his state (South Carolina) favored slavery and the rights that the "Bill Of Rights," state. So why would he and his state want to be against it? So my recently stated answer is, NO.
Why are the rights of this state important to the state and the citizens?
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Which is not a characteristic of a state?
a statement of rights
