8. The latest decision by the U. S government is likely to have consequences.
• Far- flung
• Far – reaching
• Far – fetched
• Far and away

Far--reaching

Explanation:

We can eliminate "far--flung" and "far and away" because it doesn't make sense. If it's the action's of the government, that indicated that the consequences are major. Far--fetched means unlikely to happen. Far-reaching means it is important.

appeal to ethos is your answer.

fears about being blown up