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Answer 1

The correct answer is Argumentum ad populum.

Key Points

Argumentum ad populum is a Latin term meaning "appeal to the people".
- It is an informal fallacy.
- It says that something is right because the majority believes it true.
- Example: Everyone drives at the same speed, so it shouldn't against the law.

Additional Information

Argumentum ad Verecundiam:
- It is also known as "appeal to authority".
- In this, the opinion of an authority on a subject is used as proof to support an argument.
Argumentum ad Misericordiam:
- It is also known as an "appeal to pity".
- In this, the person tries to win an argument or idea by exploiting the opponent's feelings or ideas.
Argumentum ad Ignoratiam:
- It is also known as an "appeal to Ignorance".
- It says an argument is false because it is not yet proved true and an argument is true because it is not yet proved false.