Mischaracterizing a Position in Order to Make It Look Absurd

question 3

Multiple Choice

Mischaracterizing a position in order to make it look absurd or unpalatable is a common error in reasoning referred to as:

• A) Appeal to Ignorance
• B) Affirming the Consequent
• C) Straw Person Argument
• D) Golden Mean Fallacy

---

Definitions:

Independent Agencies

Bodies established by the federal government that operate outside of the federal executive departments, having regulatory or oversight powers.

Public Corporations

Organizations owned by the government that operate in the public interest, often providing essential services or goods.

Cabinet Departments

Major administrative units in the executive branch of the federal government, each headed by a Secretary, responsible for specific areas of government policy.

Regulatory Commissions

Independent agencies of the federal or state government tasked with the regulation of specific economic activities or behaviors, often focusing on industries like telecommunications, utilities, and securities.