The second amendment to the u. s. constitution, which is a frequent source of controversy in public debates, says that "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." the controversy stems from the fact that some americans feel that the second amendment guarantees all citizens the absolute right to own firearms, while others believe that some restrictions on gun ownership are consistent with the second amendment.

which of the following sentences best describes the author’s message in this passage?

a) the second amendment addresses the topic of gun control, which is a current issue.

b) americans have found that the second amendment can be interpreted in different ways.

c) the us constitution contains many examples of amendments that people debate today.

d) there is no need to debate the issue of gun control when the second amendment is so clear.

In at least 150 words, discuss the symbolic significance of janie’s hair in their eyes were watching god

Read this excerpt from through the looking-glass by lewis carroll. "you might make a joke on that,” said the little voice close to her ear: "something about ‘you would if you could,’ you know.” "don't tease so,” said alice, looking about in vain to see where the voice came from; "if you're so anxious to have a joke made, why don't you make one yourself? ” the little voice sighed deeply: it was very unhappy, evidently, and alice would have said something pitying to comfort it, "if it would only sigh like other people! ” she thought. but this was such a wonderfully small sigh, that she wouldn't have heard it at all, if it hadn't come quite close to her ear. the consequence of this was that it tickled her ear very much, and quite took off her thoughts from the unhappiness of the poor little creature. what question should a reader ask to clarify what is happening in the story? who or what is the voice speaking to alice? when will alice attempt to share a joke? what secret will alice share with the new character? why do whispers tickle the listener?

What textual evidence in “all the lovely stars” indicates that christina regretted her initial response to her mother’s plan togo to arizona for spring break? a.)christina builds a miniature desert in an old aquarium for mother. b.)christina squeezed her mother’s hand when she got home from school. c.)christina was worried when she learned that her mother’s ankle was broken. d.)christina knows her mother is concerned about her well-being while she is at the hospital.