The process of having experts in the field decide whether a particular piece of research should be published is called

Many of the problems associated with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina dealt with sovereignty problems. Which of the following best describes sovereignty?

a. Narrowly defined power and role of our government. b. Power to exercise direct authority over all governmental matters. c. Rules defining the primary jurisdiction of law enforcement. d. Rules allowing Congress to enact and enforce their own legislation. e. Rules governing the power and authority of the National Guard in emergency situations.

David Cameron, the former UK Prime Minister, urged British voters to ‘listen to the experts’ when deciding whether to leave the European Union in 2016. His argument is an example of what kind of logical fallacy?

(A) Straw man (B) Appeal to experts (C) Overgeneralization (D) Appeal to emotion