Which of the following is a positive statement?
A) The President of the United States ought to be elected by a direct vote of the American people rather than the Electoral College.
B) When a country imports more than it exports, its balance of trade is negative.
C) Because many adults cannot afford to go to college, tax credits for tuition should be introduced.
D) The price of drugs in the United States is too high.
E) It only makes sense to offer financial aid for students who cannot pay some of their tuition.

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A positive statement describes what is, rather than what ought to be. Option B describes a factual statement about the balance of trade. The other options express value judgments or opinions.

Which of the Following Is a Positive Statement