CLEAN : Texas Democratic representatives call for stricter gun control

CLEAN : Texas Democratic representatives call for stricter gun control

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Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the growing frustration among Texans regarding gun violence and the need for legislative action. It highlights the importance of treating gun violence as a public health issue, similar to obesity or opioid use. The speaker calls for immediate action and hearings to address the problem. The discussion also touches on the appropriate use of guns, emphasizing that they should be used for sport or hunting, not for parading around as soldiers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legislative action is being discussed in the first section regarding gun sales?

Allowing open carry without a permit

Requiring background checks on all Texas gun sales

Banning all gun sales in Texas

Increasing taxes on gun purchases

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker suggest gun violence should be addressed?

By arming more citizens

As a criminal justice issue

Through increased policing

As a public health matter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on the timing of discussions about gun violence?

It should be left to federal authorities

It should be postponed indefinitely

It should be addressed immediately

It should be discussed only after major incidents

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity does the speaker mention as a legitimate use for rifles?

Military training exercises

Self-defense in urban areas

Sport shooting and hunting

Parading in public

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker compare unnecessary gun display to?

A military operation

Playing soldier

A hunting expedition

A police drill

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