Political and Social Issues in Modern America

Question 1

conservative✔ liberalneutral

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liberal

Question 2

Which group does the president call an obstacle to increased gun control?

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the National Rifle Association (NRA)

Question 3

Congress✔ the American peoplethe National Rifle Association (NRA)

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the American people

Question 4

Which statements from the video best demonstrate President Obama’s bias on the issue of gun control? Check all that apply.“The majority of people in this country are a lot more sensible than what you see in Washington.”“The reason that Washington doesn’t work well in part is because the loudest, shrillest voices . . . have the most influence.”“Those with the most money have the most influence.”“The way Washington changes is when people vote.”“The way we break the deadlock on this issue is when . . . the NRA does not have a stranglehold on Congress in this debate.”“When [the American people’s] voices are heard, then things get done.”

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“The majority of people in this country are a lot more sensible than what you see in Washington.”; “The reason that Washington doesn’t work well in part is because the loudest, shrillest voices . . . have the most influence.”; “Those with the most money have the most influence.”; “The way we break the deadlock on this issue is when . . . the NRA does not have a stranglehold on Congress in this debate.”

Question 5

Which statement best explains why President Obama’s opinion about the National Rifle Association (NRA) reveals his liberal viewpoint on the issue of gun control?

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Groups like the National Rifle Association oppose any efforts to restrict gun ownership.

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