During Election Season, Candidates Often Attack Each Other Instead of Issues

question 30

Multiple Choice

During election season, candidates often attack each other instead of issues. What fallacy are they committing?

• A) Hasty generalizations
• B) Bandwagon appeals
• C) Ad hominem arguments
• D) Straw person claims

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