Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a normative statement?

• A) The average price of a Whopper Jr. is $2.19.
• B) The United States ought to adopt a flat rate personal income tax.
• C) Unemployment in the United States is too high.
• D) Average growth in real GDP per year was 1.84 percent between 2000 and 2010.

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Definitions:

Bona Fide Seniority System

A bona fide seniority system is a legal mechanism within an organization that allows for employee benefits and opportunities based on the length of service, accepted as legitimate if it is not intended to discriminate.

Defense

denotes the reasons, facts, or legal arguments presented by a party in a legal proceeding to counter a claim or accusation made against them.

Equal Pay Act

A U.S. law aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex by ensuring equal pay for equal work.

Substantially Equal

Refers to amounts or values that are almost the same or very closely equivalent.