Which of the following is true of the health and public safety record of the United States?
A. The U.S. government spends relatively little money on the construction of safe highways, providing clean drinking water, and eliminating or reducing air and ground pollution.
B. Working conditions are generally unregulated.
C. Compared to most other countries, the United States is more violent.
D. The United States has the highest rate of gun violence in the world.
Ans: C
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