Which of the following is a normative statement?
A) The deduction for state taxes cost the federal government $100 billion per year.
B) Taxpayers in North Carolina pay state taxes which are above the national average.
C) Twenty-two states use a lottery to raise state taxes.
D) Congress is considering the president's tax plan to increase taxes which is a fair plan.

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The statement in option D expresses an opinion about what Congress should do, which is a normative statement. The other options simply state facts or observations.

Which of the Following Is a Normative Statement