Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normative statement?

• A) Studying more hours leads to an increase in your GPA.
• B) An increase in tax rates means people work fewer hours.
• C) Taking extra vitamin C prevents catching a cold.
• D) States should require all motorcycle riders to wear helmets to reduce the number of riders killed.

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Definitions:

Feudal Societies

Societal structures in medieval Europe where the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were tenants of the nobles, while the peasants were obligated to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce.

Estate System

A form of social stratification where rights and duties are ascribed based on hereditary nobility, clergy, and commoners, often related to feudalism.

Middle Ages

A period in European history from the 5th to the late 15th centuries, marking the transition from classical to modern times.

Conflict Theory

Conflict theory is a social theory that views social life as a competition, and focuses on the distribution of resources, power, and inequality as causes of social conflicts and social change.