Think about the debate, and evaluate which claims were more clearly supported by reasons and evidence. Be sure to consider which speaker’s arguments and explanations best match the available evidence, and which one acknowledged where the evidence leaves matters uncertain.

debate: reagan vs. carter debate of 1980

President Carter uses the decrease in inflation rates and the number of new jobs created to support his argument.

He claims that his polices reduced inflation by more than 10 percent.

President Reagan uses the increase in inflation rates the number of jobs lost to support his argument.

Reagan's claim that inflation rose sharply under Carter is supported by the data.

Reagan claims that Carter has misrepresented the evidence because he has not provided context on government spending in California.

it required the unanimous approval of the states before the congress could enact any measure.