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Gun Laws Worksheet

The document discusses differing views on gun laws in the US. It notes debates around expanding background checks, red flag laws, and the impact of mental illness. Supporters argue these could help curb mass shootings while respecting gun rights. Opponents counter that universal background checks may not be effective, and red flag laws could infringe on due process. The document explores various perspectives on balancing public safety with Second Amendment protections.

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Gun Laws Worksheet

The document discusses differing views on gun laws in the US. It notes debates around expanding background checks, red flag laws, and the impact of mental illness. Supporters argue these could help curb mass shootings while respecting gun rights. Opponents counter that universal background checks may not be effective, and red flag laws could infringe on due process. The document explores various perspectives on balancing public safety with Second Amendment protections.

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US Politics: Gun Laws

I. Predicting and listening for main idea. Complete the first columns before listening
and the second after listening once

Gun rights, Background checks, Licensed dealer, Red flag laws, mental illness

Questions Before Listening After First Listening

Guess Changes

What?
(What is the issue?)

Who?
(Who is involved?)

How?
(How are they
involved?)

II. Listening for specific info. Write down the questions posed by the reporter. ONE
OF THEM IS NOT PHRASED AS A QUESTION.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
III. Discussion

1) Why is Bush mentioned by the GOA representative?


2) According to gun owners of America, how would Trump’s support of background
checks backfire on him?
3) Why haven’t background checks been effective in Iowa and Texas? How do people
slip through the cracks?
4) How would universal background checks help avoid m ass shootings according to
the representative of Every Town for Gun Safety? How would these laws not affect
law-abiding citizens who own a gun?
5) What does the representative of Gun Owners of America mean by saying “A right
delayed is a right denied”?
6) According to the representative of GOA, why does Police favor concealed carry
over expanding background checks?
7) Why is president Clinton mentioned?
8) According to the representative from Every Town for Gun Safety, what is the
reported effect of Red flag laws on mass shootings? How could a red flag law have
changed what happed in El Paso?
9) What are the disadvantages of red flag laws according to the representative of Gun
Owners of America?
10)What does the journalist mean when he says “It seems to me that the instrument is
secondary. It’s the people we need to focus on” Do you agree with him?
11)What do you think the reporter’s opinion on the issue of gun laws is? Who does he
agree with?

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