With No One Taking the Lead in ​An Interest Group's

question 22

Multiple Choice

With no one taking the lead in ​an interest group's traditional agenda building role,in the wake of the Newtown massacre the only legislation that passed was ______________.

• A)​prohibiting those younger than 18 from possessing firearms without a gun-handling skills test
• B)​closing the loophole in current law whereby people buying firearms at gun shows and in the internet are not subject to a background check
• C)​clarifying the definitions of medical and mental health conditions that disqualify a person from handgun ownership
• D)​expanding the list of laws for which convictions may disqualify a person from handgun ownership
• E)​No legislation was passed in response to the Newtown massacre.

---

Definitions:

Compromise

The resolution of a conflict or disagreement where all parties make concessions to reach a mutually acceptable outcome.

Good Negotiation

The process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement that is beneficial for all parties involved.

Cooperative Conflict

A conflict resolution strategy where parties work together to find a mutually beneficial solution to their disagreement.

Best Interests

Considerations centered around the optimal outcomes or advantages for an individual or group, especially in legal, financial, or personal decisions.