Which of the following is an example of discursive power?

a. A statewhose head of government is able to speak eloquently gains more allies than one who is a poor communicator.
b. States with large oil reserves have more influence in negotiations.
c. A campaign to define climate change as a security issue persuades state leaders to discuss it at a summit.
d. Two states double their armies as a deterrent against invasion.

c. A campaign to define climate change as a security issue persuades state leaders to discuss it at a summit.

Political Science

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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An example of an ex post facto fallacy is

A) "If we let this defendant off easy, then we'll have to let everybody else off, too." B) "This statement is untrue, because it was made by a man who is a mental patient." C) "All psychologists drive Volvos; therefore, every time I see a Volvo, it must be driven by a psychologist." D) "Juvenile delinquents carry knives; therefore, carrying a knife leads to juvenile delinquency."

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