Question
A politician argues that their new policy must be the best choice because it has the most supporters. Instead of explaining why the policy is effective, they focus on its popularity.
Which logical fallacy is the politician using in their argument?
a.
Straw man
b.
Ad hominem
c.
Slippery slope
d.
Bandwagon
Which logical fallacy is the politician using in their argument?
a.
Straw man
b.
Ad hominem
c.
Slippery slope
d.
Bandwagon
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The politician is using the **d. Bandwagon** logical fallacy. This fallacy occurs when something is claimed to be true or good simply because it is popular or widely supported, rather than based on evidence or reasoning about its effectiveness.