Much of the debate over gun safety policy in the United States has centered on the unwillingness of Congress to act, even in the face of public opinion that supports some changes to gun policy. Which of the following statements is true about policy making in this situation?
a. Policy is only made when Congress enacts a law affecting some segment of society.
b. Policy can be made when the government refuses to act to change an existing policy.
c. Policy was made when the HCERA (2010) was enacted to restrict the use of automatic and semiautomatic firearms.
d. No policy regarding firearms can be made because the Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear and use guns.
b. Policy can be made when the government refuses to act to change an existing policy.
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