Practice Exam
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AP LH History 1.
The Second Amendment enshrines the right of U.S. citizens to: (A) own a musket capable of firing 1-2 rounds/min (if you’re really good at it). (B) own an assault rifle capable of firing 45 rounds/min (even if you suck at it). (C) accessorize with bump stocks, tube socks, and tank tops. (D) possess nearly half the world’s guns.
2.
What are the steps required to acquire a gun? (A) Turn 18, go to gun show, buy a gun or five. (B) Go to a gun owner’s sketchy basement, hand over a dollar, be the gun’s new owner. (C) Be at least 21, fill out an application, supply references, interview, host a home visit, wait, register with a doctor, get approved (maybe)…. Wait, no, that’s how you adopt a cat. (D) Dude, just take that one out of your dad’s car.
3.
In the event of an active shooter, you should: (A) think and pray real hard. (B) plan (2 places to run, 2 places to hide, 2 things to use as weapons); evaluate (which of those to do); respond (do that). (C) call your senators. (D) pull out your own gun.
4.
How many school shootings have there been in the U.S. since 2009? (A) Too many (B) Not enough (C) 288+ (D) I don’t know, but Canada’s had 2
5.
Why can’t we all just get along? (A) Guns (B) The white patriarchy (C) Regina George (D) Can’t we?
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