Gun control has been a controversial issue in the United States, and gun control advocates have traditionally opposed an individual's right to bear arms. In 2010, the United States Supreme Court affirmed that the Second Amendment to the Constitution grants individuals the right to bear arms, and this decision was met by little resistance from gun control advocates. In this case, the Court used its authority to _____.

A. manage foreign relations
B. resolve a conflict
C. provide a public service
D. defend the nation
E. protect the American culture

Answer: B

Political Science

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What was the first televised presidential debate?

A) 1932-Hoover/Roosevelt B) 1948-Truman/Dewey C) 1960-Kennedy/Nixon D) 1968-Humphrey/Nixon E) 1980-Reagan/Mondale

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Political parties attempt to organize people with similar policy goals to win political office. One way they do this is through the adoption of a party _________________, which defines the party’s positions on the important issues of the day.

a. platform  b. constitution  c. election  d. government 

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