Which of the following is an example of a normative,as opposed to positive,statement?
A)Gasoline prices ought to be lower than they are now.
B)The federal 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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Normative statements express opinions or what ought to be, involving value judgments, while positive statements are based on facts and can be tested. All the given statements express opinions or value judgments, making them normative.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Normative,as