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Which claim does President Carter make in this excerpt from the debate?

The only way to lower inflation is to create a new energy policy.

His new economic policy will help fix the OPEC price increase.

Rising oil prices are not to blame for the increase in inflation.

His polices have already reduced inflation by more than 10 percent.

Which reasons and evidence does President Carter use to support his argument? Check all that apply.

the decrease in inflation rates

the increase in inflation rates

the decrease in OPEC prices

the increase in OPEC prices

the number of jobs lost

the number of new jobs created

Which reasons and evidence does Reagan use to support his argument? Check all that apply.

the gross national product in 1979

the gross national product in 1980

the decrease in inflation rates

the increase in inflation rates

the number of jobs lost

the number of jobs created

Which statement best describes Carter’s response to the moderator’s question?

Carter fails to provide evidence for how his new policies will decrease inflation.

Carter indicates how his proposed policies would bring down inflation rates.

Carter explains why inflation is rising, but does not explain how he would address it.

Carter acknowledges that his policies might not correct the issue of high inflation.

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