Question

which statements from the video best demonstrate president obamas bias on the issue of gun control? check all that apply.

• \the majority of people in this country are a lot more sensible than what you see in washington.\
• \the reason that washington doesnt work well in part is because the loudest, shrillest voices... have the most influence.\
• \those with the most money have the most influence.\
• \the way washington changes is when people vote.\
• \the way we break the deadlock on this issue is when... the nra does not have a stranglehold on congress in this debate.\
• \when the american peoples voices are heard, then things get done.\

Explanation:

Analyze the question prompt

The question asks to identify which statement(s) demonstrate President Obama's bias specifically on the issue of gun control.

Evaluate the options

• "The majority of people in this country are a lot more sensible than what you see in Washington." (General political statement, not specific to gun control)
• "The reason that Washington doesn't work well in part is because the loudest, shrillest voices... have the most influence." (General critique of political discourse, not specific to gun control)
• "Those with the most money have the most influence." (General critique of campaign finance/lobbying, not specific to gun control)
• "The way Washington changes is when people vote." (General civic statement, not specific to gun control)
• "The way we break the deadlock on this issue is when... the NRA does not have a stranglehold on Congress in this debate." (Directly references "this issue/debate" and names the NRA, a prominent gun rights advocacy group, showing a clear bias/stance on gun control)
• "When [the American people's] voices are heard, then things get done." (General populist political statement, not specific to gun control)

Select the correct statement

The fifth option is the only statement that directly names a key interest group involved in the gun control debate (the NRA) and characterizes their influence negatively ("stranglehold"), demonstrating a clear bias on this specific issue.

Answer:

• "The majority of people in this country are a lot more sensible than what you see in Washington."
• "The reason that Washington doesn't work well in part is because the loudest, shrillest voices . . . have the most influence."
• "Those with the most money have the most influence."
• "The way Washington changes is when people vote."
• "The way we break the deadlock on this issue is when . . . the NRA does not have a stranglehold on Congress in this debate." (Correct answer)
• "When [the American people's] voices are heard, then things get done."