Direct Majority-Rule Voting Is a Form of Coercion in the Sense

question 57

Multiple Choice

Direct majority-rule voting is a form of coercion in the sense that

• A)all citizens must vote
• B)all registered voters must vote
• C)the median voter's preferences determine the outcome for everyone
• D)the majority gets exactly what they want, but the minority does not.
• E)individuals with higher incomes get more votes

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Definitions:

Treasury

The department within a government or corporation responsible for managing monetary assets and debt obligations.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, often with predetermined dividend payments.

Cumulative

Describing something that increases or accumulates over time, often used in reference to dividends or data.

Par Value

A nominal or face value assigned to securities, such as stock, which has no direct relation to their market value.