Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a normative, as opposed to positive, statement?

• A) Petrol prices ought to be lower than they are now.
• B) The government should raise taxes on wealthy people.
• C) The social security system is a good system and it deserves to be preserved as it is.
• D) All of the above are normative statements.

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Definitions:

Brief

A written legal document submitted in court or to a judge detailing the facts, arguments, and legal precedents supporting one side's position.

Official Seal

A stamp or emblem used as a formal sign of authentication by an organization or individual in official documents.

Complaint

In legal contexts, the initial document filed by a plaintiff in a court to initiate a lawsuit, outlining the basis for the claim and the relief sought.

Witness Signature

A signature by an uninvolved party on a document, acknowledging they observed the signing process and verifying its authenticity.