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Word Meaning Mass Society is when a large group of people feel disconnected and influenced by media and modern life. It’s common...

Word Meaning Mass Society is when a large group of people feel disconnected and influenced by media and modern life. It’s common in cities caused by, technology life. Peter Elijah Lungu (Executive Director “Humanity thrives on the premise of the Zambian Institute for that order prevails as a result of Sustainable Development) deliberate intentions hence our constant urge to be its de facto custodians.” Gaps in FBI Gaps in FBI data exist because some states don’t share records, fearing federal overreach and a 1997 Supreme Court ruling limited federal background check power Printz v. United States (1997) Ruled that the federal government cannot force state and local officials to enforce federal background check laws, as it violates states' rights under the 10th Amendment. Cognitive dissonance is the discomfort people feel when their beliefs don’t match their actions, making them change one to feel better. Ideology a set of beliefs or ideas that shape how people view the world and make decisions. 37th President 1969 Richard Nixon 38th President (1974-1977 Gerald Ford 39th President (1977–1981) Jimmy Carter 40th President (1981–1989) Ronald Reagan 41st President (1989–1993) George H. W. Bush Barrel Shroud prevents people from injuring themselves on a hot barrel Pistol Grip A pistol grip is a part of a gun that you hold with your hand to keep it pointed forward and straight. Omnibus Crime Control and Law The Omnibus Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 Enforcement Act of 1994 was a law to fight crime by giving more money to police, banning some guns, and increasing punishments for criminals. Marrion Hammer’s quote Banning people and things because of the way they look went out a long time ago. Proliferation rapid growth or spread. Implicit bias refers to unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect how we perceive and treat others. Recidivism act of returning to a previous bad behavior Vigilante A person who takes the law into their own hands Prison Industrial Complex Businesses profiting from inmates Diffusion the spreading or sharing of power, among the States and Federal Government Conservative someone who prefers to keep things traditional Disproportion something is uneven or not fair in size