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Which statement is an example of begging the question?
A. Caleb Mitchell has been school board president for two years and
during that time, graduation rates have risen dramatically.
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B. Eliza Benedict wants to abolish the death penalty because she is
just a bleeding-heart liberal.
C. Trish Harris wants to shorten the school days because she really
doesn't care about your child's education.
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D. Dan Richards is the best mayor Cooperville has ever had because
he told me so himself.

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Answer:

The correct answer is (D) dan richards is the bestmayor cooperville has ever had because he told me so himself

Explanation:APEX

D. Dan Richards is the best mayor Cooperville has ever had because

he told me so himself.

This statement is an example of begging the question.

What does begging the question mean?

  • When you use the point you're attempting to prove as an argument to prove the same point, you're beggining the question.
  • It assumes the conclusion is correct rather than proving it.
  • A logical fallacy, it's also known as circular reasoning.

Here, the argument that Dan Richards is the best mayor is supported by "he told me so himself". The conclusion is assumed to be correct and hence not proved.

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