Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage."First they bailed out AIG because it was 'too big to fail.' Next time it will be the medium-sized banks. Then us taxpayers will foot the bill for every last business failure, and they won't be able to print enough money to keep up with it all."

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Slippery slope.

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A. The good of the government takes precedence over the needs of any individual. B. People are social beings first and individuals second. C. The state is composed of many individuals. D. A diverse population is required for a healthy community.

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The Akan of West Africa image God as:

a. cosmic architect b. bound by the laws of creation c. both a and b are correct d. neither a nor b is correct

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Bentham held that all government is itself evil

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the best answer for each argument. Ferguson's argument in favor of deregulating the banking system isn't worth a hoot. Consider this: Ferguson is a banker himself, and if banks are deregulated, he will earn millions

A) Red herring. B) No fallacy. C) Straw man. D) Tu quoque (you, too). E) Argument against the person, circumstantial.

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