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Jefferson’s use of four premises followed by a conclusion in the preamble is an example of

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Deductive reasoning.

Step-by-step explanation:

Deductive reasoning is a process that yields a conclusion based on a set of premises assumed to be true - meaning they are taken as facts. More specifically, deductive reasoning proceeds from general premises to a specific conclusion.

It is evidenced that Jefferson assumes truth in his premises with his initial statement in the preamble: "We hold these truths to be self-evident,".

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