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Question 1

Claimed statement of fact:

Answer 1

Example: Lincoln was President in 1932

Can be proved wrong or right with evidence

Question 2

Fact

Answer 2

Can be tested true or false

Question 3

Opinion:

Answer 3

Subjective

Example: Richard Nixon was the best President we’ve ever had

Question 4

Claimed statement of facts have clear at least potentially discoverable answers:

Answer 4

Example: what the text of the constitution says, how far the sun is from earth.

Question 5

Opinion what power should the president have?

Answer 5

Not one clear answer conclude whatever you like but support with facts and evidence not all opinions are equally strong

Question 6

Do the articles of confederation mention the executive branch?

Answer 6

No the national government under them consisted of a single legislative body called congress. There was no executive or judicial branch.