Answer the following question: Is the following a factual statement?
"John Philip Sousa worked as an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches."
Options:
- yes
- no
My answer and thoughts: The answer is yes.
Chain of thoughts: The sentence is true because there are records of his work. Anyone can listen to the work he composed.

Answer the following question: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"In the United States, it is required to serve as a Mayor before campaigning for governor."
My answer and thoughts: The answer is no.
Chain of thoughts: This rule does not appear in any governmental document.

Answer the following question: Is the following a factual statement?
"People listen to music composed by George Sand."
Options:
- yes
- no
My answer and thoughts:
The answer is yes.
Chain of thoughts: George Sand was a composer and composed much music still listened to today.