Which amendment provides the right to bear arms?

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution explicitly provides the right to bear arms. Ratified in 1791, this amendment states, "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." This language has been the foundation for the legal and cultural discussions surrounding gun ownership and rights in America.

In contrast, the Fifth Amendment addresses rights related to legal procedures, including protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy. The Tenth Amendment reserves powers to the states and the people that are not explicitly granted to the federal government, and the Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments. None of these amendments relate to the right to own or carry weapons, which is why they are not the correct answer.