Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement

question 198

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a normative statement?

• A)The rate of unemployment is 9%.
• B)A high rate of economic growth creates jobs.
• C)The federal government spends half of its budget on national defense.
• D)Everyone in the United States deserves to be covered by national health insurance.

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared values, traditions, norms, customs, arts, history, folklore, and institutions of a group of people.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or values, often causing disapproval or sanctions.

Constructionist Analyses

Observations and studies that examine how social phenomena are created, institutionalized, and become tradition.

Arbitrariness

Actions or decisions made without apparent reason or established standards, often seen as random.