Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
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?
The US Constitution contains many examples of amendments that people debate today.
• Americans have found that the Second Amendment can be interpreted in different ways.
O There is no need to debate the issue of gun control when the
Second Amendment is so clear.
O The Second Amendment addresses the topic of gun control which is a current issue. a lot