Next week, Clark will be giving his most important budget proposal presentation. He knows now, more than ever, he must carefully practice the presentation several times if he hopes to have the proposal accepted

Fifteen-year old Bela wants to get her nose pierced. She feels comfortable making her case and discussing the idea with other family members, but the decision rests with her parents

a. consensual b. pluralistic c. protective d. laissez-faire

Which sentence represents a statement of fact?

A. The United States must protect itself from international terrorism. B. Laptop computer prices are bound to drop over the next 5 years. C. Universal health care is an idea whose time has come. D. Mortgage rates are at a 20-year low.