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  • What do gun rights supporters often say is the real cause of gun violence?
    Mental health issues or societal problems, not the guns themselves
  • Which political party generally favors stronger gun control laws?
    Democratic Party
  • According to the article, what is the leading cause of gun deaths in America?
    Suicide
  • What type of gun is most commonly used in mass shootings?
    Semi-automatic rifles
  • What Supreme Court case in 2008 affirmed an individual’s right to own a firearm for self-defense?
    District of Columbia v. Heller
  • Which U.S. state is known for having some of the loosest gun laws?
    Texas
  • What political organization became the main defender of gun rights in the 1900s?
    The NRA (National Rifle Association).
  • What did the word militia mean in the 1700s?
    Ordinary citizens ready to defend their community.
  • Which U.S. government branch interprets the meaning of the Second Amendment?
    The Judicial Branch
  • Compared to other wealthy nations, how much higher is the U.S. gun homicide rate?
    About 26 times higher.
  • What is the main purpose of the Second Amendment?
    To protect the right to bear arms and prevent government tyranny.
  • What is the term for when gun laws vary from state to state?
    Federalism.
  • About how many guns are there for every 100 people in the U.S.?
    About 120 guns.
  • Which U.S. state is known for having some of the strictest gun laws?
    California
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