Final answer:
The statement uses deductive reasoning, which goes from general to specific. However, it contains a logical fallacy as the conclusion does not logically follow from its premises.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question presented involves understanding the type of reasoning used in the statement: 'All congressmen are politicians. Some corrupt politicians. Therefore, some corrupt people aren’t congressmen.' This is an example of deductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning works from a general premise to a more specific conclusion. However, the reasoning provided contains a logical fallacy because the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises; it doesn't account for the fact that the group of corrupt politicians could entirely overlap with congressmen.