According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?The mayor was re-elected with a large majority and continues to have high popularity in the polls. Clearly, then, he has the correct policy on police-community relations.

A. ad hominem
B. invalid analogy
C. hasty generalization
D. false cause
E. bandwagon


Answer: E

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