How much do you know about the Second Amendment? A quiz.

Mark Diaz, at Schrank's Smoke 'n Gun shop displays several handguns for sale at the store, in Waukegan, IL. north of Chicago.

(M. Spencer Green/AP)

After decades of inactivity, the US Supreme Court in 2008 began a major reexamination of the scope of the right to keep and bear arms, an issue that has long ignited passionate debate and prompted powerful political lobbying.

How well do you understand this constitutional evolution? Take our quiz to test your knowledge.

- Warren Richey

Question 1 of 12

1. Which right is protected by the Second Amendment?

Jury trial
Freedom from unreasonable searches
Keep and bear arms
Free speech

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How much do you know about the Second Amendment? A quiz.