Jamal told his audience, "Everyone agrees that our political system controls big business." His statement is an example of the _____.

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The bandwagon fallacy occurs when an argument is made on the basis that a majority of people believe it, implying that the belief must therefore be true. Jamal's statement suggests that because "everyone agrees," the statement must be valid, which is a classic example of the bandwagon fallacy.

Jamal Told His Audience, "Everyone Agrees That Our Political System