Using the dropdown list next to each sentence, identify which type of claim the statement is making.
1. Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many illnesses. F
2. Honesty is the best policy. V 3. Television newscasting influences the way Americans think about social and political issues. F 4. The existence of nuclear weapons has prevented the outbreak of World War III. F 5. An improved sewer system would solve these flood drainage problems. P 6. Obesity can cause heart disease. F