Which statement best reflects a normative description?
A)The United States has higher taxes than most European democracies.
B)The United States has lower taxes than most European democracies.
C)The United States has a federal income tax.
D)The United States has tax rates that are too low.

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A normative statement involves value judgments and opinions, rather than strictly factual information. Choice D ("The United States has tax rates that are too low") is a normative statement, as it reflects an opinion on what tax rates should be, rather than a purely factual description of the current situation. Choices A, B, and C are descriptive statements and do not involve value judgments.

Which Statement Best Reflects a Normative Description