Question

Which statements from the video best demonstrate President Obama’s 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 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.”
“When [the American people’s] voices are heard, then things get done.”

Answer 1

Selected: 1, 2, 3, 5.

Brief justification:
- 1 (“The majority of people…more sensible than what you see in Washington.”) — dismisses opponents in Washington and elevates one side (the “people”), a value judgment showing bias.
- 2 (“…the loudest, shrillest voices…have the most influence.”) — pejorative language about opponents/interest groups, indicating bias.
- 3 (“Those with the most money have the most influence.”) — criticizes wealthy/donor influence, aligning with one side of the debate.
- 5 (“…the NRA does not have a stranglehold on Congress…”) — directly attacks the NRA and frames them as illegitimate power, clearly showing bias.

Statements 4 and 6 are general civic claims about voting and voices being heard and do not by themselves demonstrate bias on gun control.