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District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) | Florida Civic Literacy Exam | 60 Sec Review #civicstest #fcle

Summary
In this episode, Mercedes Musto discusses the landmark Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller, which addressed the constitutionality of strict gun laws in Washington, D.C. The case centers around Dick Anthony Heller, who challenged the D.C. code that restricted handgun ownership and storage. The Supreme Court ultimately ruled in favor of Heller, establishing that the Second Amendment protects an individual's right to possess firearms for self-defense in the home. This decision marked a significant shift in the interpretation of the Second Amendment, moving away from a focus on militias to individual rights.

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00:00 Introduction to the Heller Case
01:12 Background of the District of Columbia Code
03:03 The Case of Dick Anthony Heller
04:01 Supreme Court's Decision Explained
06:53 Understanding the Second Amendment
07:49 Key Takeaways from Heller Case
Keywords
Heller case, Second Amendment, gun rights, Supreme Court, DC gun laws, constitutional law, self-defense, gun control, landmark cases, civic literacy