The Increase in the Number of Right-Wing Extremist Groups in the United

question 7

Multiple Choice

The increase in the number of right-wing extremist groups in the United States in the 21st century has been linked to:

• A) the increasing number of states that are considering legalizing marijuana
• B) a rise in the presence of right-wing extremists in Congress
• C) alarm over the nation's weak economy
• D) concerns about gun control in the wake of various school shootings

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