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An appeals court ruled that banning handgun sales to those under 21 is unconstitutional, affecting five states. In Baltimore, two officers were shot by a homicide suspect, who was then killed by police. President Biden plans to nominate former Senator Jeff Flake as ambassador to Turkey, requiring Senate confirmation.

Which law was deemed unconstitutional by an appeals court regarding handgun sales?

• A law from 1995

• A law from 2001

• A law from 1968

• A law from 1980

In which states does the recent court ruling on handgun sales apply?

• California, Nevada, Arizona

• Texas, Florida, Georgia

• Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, North and South Carolina

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

What happened to the suspect involved in the Baltimore shooting incident?

• He surrendered peacefully

• He was killed by police

• He was arrested without incident

• He escaped and is still at large

Who has President Biden nominated as the ambassador to Turkey?

• Lindsey Graham

• John McCain

• Mitt Romney

• Jeff Flake

What is required for Jeff Flake to become the ambassador to Turkey?

• A public referendum

• Confirmation by the Democratic-controlled Senate

• Endorsement from the President

• Approval from the House of Representatives