"My Opponent Says We Can Lower Taxes

question 7

Multiple Choice

"My opponent says we can lower taxes.He can't be believed or trusted.Ten years ago,he admitted to being an alcoholic." What fallacy is being committed in this statement?

• A)Faulty cause
• B)Hasty generalization
• C)Appeal to popularity
• D)Appeal to authority
• E)Ad hominem attack

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Definitions:

Close Friendship

An intimate, deep bond between people characterized by mutual respect, affection, and trust.

Talkative

Characterized by the tendency or willingness to engage in prolonged or frequent conversations.

Intelligent

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, showing a high level of understanding, reasoning, and cognitive function.

Politically Conservative

Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion.