Miguel,Tammy,and Hyeran Run Against One Another for Class President

question 20

Multiple Choice

Miguel,Tammy,and Hyeran run against one another for class president.Each student in the class is allowed to cast a ballot indicating only his or her top choice for the office.Miguel receives 10 votes,Tammy receives 8 votes,and Hyeran receives 5 votes.Under which electoral rule would Miguel be declared the winner without requiring a runoff election?

• A) majority rule
• B) unanimity rule
• C) plurality rule
• D) Borda count
• E) consensus

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