"There hasn't been a president for 100 years that wasn't a Republican or a Democrat. Therefore, it is likely that the next president will be a Republican or a Democrat." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.

A. The weak analogy fallacy
B. The fallacy of false alternatives
C. The fallacy of hasty generalization
D. The questionable cause fallacy
E. None of the answers are correct


Answer: E

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