Is this inductive or deductive reasoning?

All U.S. Presidents have come from the original 48 states. No person from Alaska can be President.
I think it is inductive reasoning. Is this correct?
Thanks.

Inductive reasoning

Actually, the reasoning you provided is an example of deductive reasoning. Let me explain why.

Deductive reasoning involves drawing specific conclusions from general principles or premises. In your example, the general principle or premise is that all U.S. Presidents have come from the original 48 states. This is a statement that is assumed to be true.

The deductive reasoning then follows by stating that no person from Alaska can be President. Since Alaska is not one of the original 48 states, the conclusion is made based on the general premise.

In deductive reasoning, if the premises are true and the reasoning is valid, then the conclusion is necessarily true. In this case, if we accept the premises as true, the conclusion logically follows.

On the other hand, inductive reasoning involves drawing general conclusions based on specific observations or evidence. It uses specific observations or evidence to form a general principle or theory.

So, to summarize, the reasoning you provided is an example of deductive reasoning because it draws a specific conclusion based on a general premise.