"There hasn't been a president for 100 years that wasn't a Republican or a Democrat. Therefore, it is likely that the next president will be a Republican or a Democrat." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.
A) The fallacy of false alternatives
B) None of the answers are correct
C) The weak analogy fallacy
D) The fallacy of hasty generalization
E) The questionable cause fallacy

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The statement is an example of an inductive argument based on historical precedent, not a fallacy. It suggests a likelihood based on past trends, which is not inherently fallacious.

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