LSAT Practice Test

What type of fallacy involves asking a question with a built-in presumption?

1. strawman

2. bandwagon

3. begging the question

4. appeal to authority

The correct answer is: begging the question

Begging the question is the correct answer because this fallacy involves presenting an argument in which the conclusion is included in the premise. When someone asks a question with a built-in presumption, they are assuming the truth of the conclusion within the question itself, rather than providing valid evidence or reasons to support their claim. This fallacy can lead to circular reasoning and does not provide a strong or logical basis for the argument. Strawman fallacy involves misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack, bandwagon fallacy occurs when something is claimed to be true because it is popular, and appeal to authority fallacy involves relying on the opinion of someone considered an authority figure rather than providing valid evidence or reasoning.