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    Topic: Legalizing marijuana

    Americans’ support for legalizing marijuana has been increasing, but support varies by whether it’s for medical or recreational use.

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    A customer shops for a handgun at a gun store in Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

    Topic: Gun ownership and regulation

    Most Americans say the minimum age to buy a gun should be raised to 21, though Democrats are more likely to say this than Republicans.

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    Topic: Freedom of the press

    A majority of Americans say freedom of the press is important to the well-being of society; college graduates are most likely to say this.