"Donald Trump said that the researchers he paid to investigate whether or not President Obama was born in the United States are finding some very interesting things. I guess the so-called president isn't really a United States citizen." This statement illustrates the fallacy of inappropriate appeal to authority. Identify the most relevant reason for the fallacy.
A. The source has been cited incorrectly.
B. The source is biased.
C. This issue cannot be settled by expert opinion.
D. None of the answers are correct.
Answer: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. belief in one Supreme Creator God b. belief in reincarnation c. a nonlinear view of time d. a belief in many gods and goddesses
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).