Of the following statements, which reflect(s) a normative view? I. The United States should increase the minimum wage to $10 per hour.
II) There is a federal minimum wage in the United States.
III) The federal minimum wage in the United States is less than $10 per hour.

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Statement I expresses a normative view because it presents a value judgment on what the United States should do. Statements II and III are descriptive and factual, respectively, and do not express any value judgment or opinion. Therefore, only statement I reflects a normative view.

Of the Following Statements, Which Reflect(s) a Normative View? I