Which of the following statements is true of the system of background checks for the purchase of firearms?

A. It is unreliable as it is carried out by firearms dealers.
B. It is conducted by a law enforcement agency, usually the FBI.
C. People with only one prior felony conviction are allowed to purchase firearms.
D. People with a mental illness history can buy firearms so long as they agree to be admitted to a mental health facility.


Answer: B

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