Ban the Ban and Sodas a Problem

The author of "Ban the Ban!" uses the slippery slope logical fallacy to imply that...

• taking away big sodas will lead to widespread obesity

• banning large sodas will lead to bans on other snacks

• banning large sodas will lead to losing our freedom of speech

• banning large sodas will make New York City a boring place to live

According to “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” what item did New York City attempt to ban?

• large sodas
  

• unsafe cars
  

• sugary snacks
  

• imported clothing

Which of the following ideas is suggested in "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's a Problem but...?"?

• We must allow the government to make certain choices for the safety of the public.

• Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal

• Michael Bloomberg is the mayor of New York City.

• Public health concerns allow the leaders of local municipalities the right to aid the public when it comes to concerns of health and well-being.

What is the main idea of paragraph 3 in "Soda's a Problem but..."?

• Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement this ban on 7-Elevens and Burger King's statewide.

• People who really wanted more soda could simply by two smaller drinks

• Mayor Bloomberg is a corrupt official because he hand-picked the Board of Health members who approved the ban.

• A judge stopped the ban on large sodas because of the "inherent contradictions" within the law.

In paragraph 3 of "Ban the Ban!" the author says that to "allow the government to make choices on your behalf" becomes a "very slippery slope." What is the meaning of the phrase "very slippery slope"?

• The author uses the term "very slippery slope" to mean that the governments should enforce certain bans before the public endangers itself further.

• The term "very slippery slope" is used to identify the governments downfalls and shortcomings.

• The term "very slippery slope" is used ironically to further clarify that the government is doing the right thing.

• The author says "very slippery slope" to mean that there is a course of action that will prove dangerous, specifically in terms of limiting our civil liberties.

What is the main argument presented in 'Ban the Ban!'?

• A) The government should regulate all unhealthy foods.

• B) Individuals should have the freedom to choose what they consume.

• C) Large sodas are the primary cause of obesity.

• D) The ban on large sodas is necessary for public health.

In 'Soda's a Problem but...', what is the author's stance on the soda ban?

• A) The author supports the ban as a necessary health measure.

• B) The author believes the ban is ineffective and unnecessary.

• C) The author is indifferent to the soda ban.

• D) The author thinks the ban should be expanded to other unhealthy foods.

Which literary device is used in 'Ban the Ban!' to emphasize the potential consequences of the soda ban?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Slippery slope

• D) Hyperbole

What is the tone of the author in 'Soda's a Problem but...' when discussing the soda ban?

• A) Sarcastic

• B) Supportive

• C) Neutral

• D) Critical

How does 'Ban the Ban!' address the issue of personal freedom?

• A) It argues that personal freedom is more important than public health.

• B) It suggests that personal freedom should be limited for the greater good.

• C) It claims that personal freedom is not relevant to the soda ban.

• D) It states that personal freedom is a fundamental right that should not be compromised.