In the Colonial and Early National period, leading figures like Alexander Hamilton attempted to shape the values and laws of our fledgling nation. It was a period of warring ideas and ideals, which still have bearing on our laws today. Specifically, “The Federalist Papers No. 84” and DeWitt No. II authors argue about whether or not the Bill of Rights should be ratified. Compare and contrast the development of the authors’ arguments on this topic, evaluating the effectiveness and validity of their claims, their use of reasoning, making sure to analyze the texts within the context of this tumultuous time period.

In a debate focused specifically on the topic of whether new laws are needed to prevent distracted driving, the following argument is made. which type of special appeal does it demonstrate? “my opponent is correct—distracted driving is very dangerous. many activities—texting, talking on the phone, looking at maps, eating breakfast—all of these contribute to accidents. yes, we have statistics to support that. however, my opponent is totally ignoring the role that improper and inconsistent maintenance of your vehicle can also have in causing accidents! ” a. false analogy b. red herring c. bandwagon d. fallacy of argument from ignorance