According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?Every presidential administration in recent memory has engaged in questionable fundraising activities, so I don't see any reason why it is wrong for the current administration to do so.

A. bandwagon
B. red herring
C. invalid syllogism
D. slippery slope
E. hasty generalization

Answer: A

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