Which Fallacy Is Committed by the Following Argument? We Should

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which fallacy is committed by the following argument? We should all tell the truth all of the time, since no one should ever lie at any time.

• A)accident
• B)begging the question
• C)slippery slope
• D)equivocation
• E)appeal to emotion

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Definitions:

Federal Question

A legal issue involving the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, or treaties, which gives federal courts jurisdiction.

Amount in Controversy

The monetary threshold or total value of damages being sought or contested in a legal case, which can determine the jurisdiction or venue.

Concurrent Jurisdiction

A situation where two or more courts have the simultaneous authority to hear and decide on the same case or issue.

Exclusive Jurisdiction

A legal term indicating that only a specific court has the power to adjudicate a particular case or issue.