Which One of the Following Statements Is Accurate About Public

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is accurate about public opinion on the gun control debate?

• A) Support for gun control typically decreases in the days after a mass shooting.
• B) Public outrage about mass shootings typically translates into congressional action on new gun control legislation.
• C) Public support for gun control generally fades in the weeks and months following a mass shooting.
• D) Americans generally oppose gun control legislation regardless of the level of violence in society.

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