1. So what if the senator accepted a little kickback money—most politi- cians ar

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1. So what if the senator accepted a little kickback money—most politi-
cians are corrupt, after all.
a. “argument” from envy
b. “argument” from tradition
c. common practice
d. subjectivism
e. no fallacy

2. Me? I’m going to vote with the company on this one. After all, I’ve been
with them for fifteen years.
a. genetic fallacy
b. groupthink fallacy
c. slippery slope
d. no fallacy

3. Public opinion polls? They’re rigged. Just ask anyone.
a. “argument” from common practice
b. guilt trip
c. begging the question
d. “argument” from popularity
e. no fallacy

4. Hey! It can’t be time for the bars to close. I’m having too much fun.
a. false dilemma
b. misplacing the burden of proof
c. wishful thinking
d. “argument” from tradition
e. no fallacy

Explanation / Answer

1. So what if the senator accepted a little kickback money—most politicians are corrupt, after all.
b. “argument” from tradition

2. Me? I’m going to vote with the company on this one. After all, I’ve been
with them for fifteen years.
a. genetic fallacy

3. Public opinion polls? They’re rigged. Just ask anyone.
d. “argument” from popularity

4. Hey! It can’t be time for the bars to close. I’m having too much fun.
c. wishful thinking

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