When Sarah says, "We should approve the new charter school since everyone is for it," she is using what fallacy of reasoning?
A)polarizing
B)ad hominem
C)slippery slope
D)bandwagon

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Sarah is appealing to the bandwagon fallacy, which argues that because something is popular, it is therefore true, desirable, or good. Just because everyone is in favor of the new charter school doesn't necessarily mean that it is the best decision.

When Sarah Says, "We Should Approve the New Charter School