Question #6430325Single Choice

AP English Language

Question

Read the following body paragraph:

"The implementation of strict gun control laws has been shown to reduce violence in countries like Australia, where the government enacted sweeping reforms in the 1990s. Following the reforms, Australia saw a significant drop in gun-related deaths and violent crimes. This evidence suggests that stronger regulations can have a direct impact on public safety."

What is the function of the example about Australia in this paragraph?

Options

A
    To provide a real-world example of successful gun control policies.
B
    To argue that gun control laws are too strict in certain countries.
C
    To discuss the political history of Australia.
D
    To present a counterargument to gun control laws.

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