Whenever the Democrats gain control of the Congress, spending on social programs increases; whenever Republicans gain control of the Congress, spending on defense increases. Hence, we know what the next party in control will do. This statement is an example of the

A. post hoc, ergo propter hoc fallacy.
B. ceteris paribus fallacy.
C. fallacy of inductive reasoning.
D. fallacy of stability.


Answer: A

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