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."
Answer: D
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a. legal in form, with the final authority resting with the state legislators. b. federal in form, with final authority resting with the elected officials. c. republican in form, with the final authority resting with the governor. d. democratic in form, with final authority resting with the people. e. unified in form, with the final authority resting with the state constitution.
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A. only two bills. B. numerous pieces of legislation. C. two major bills and a large number of minor ones. D. zero bills. E. only five bills.