Provide a Critical Assessment of the Following Comparative General Claim

question 70

Essay

Provide a critical assessment of the following comparative general claim:
The county unemployment rate went up 40 percent during our opponent's administration, but since we took the reins, it has risen only 35 percent in the same length of time. Clearly, we have done the better job.

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Definitions:

Vault Cash

Physical money that is held in banks' vaults and ATMs, used to meet the bank's obligations to depositors.

Federal Reserve Bank

One of the 12 regional banks that, together with the Board of Governors, make up the Federal Reserve System, which serves as the central banking system of the United States.

Treasury Notes

Short- to medium-term debt obligations issued by a national government with fixed interest rates and maturities ranging from one to ten years.

Federal Reserve System

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulation of member banks, and ensuring stability of the financial system.