The Median Voter Theorem States That

question 78

Multiple Choice

The median voter theorem states that

• A) the most reliable strategy for a politician to take in winning reelection is to adopt policies that are consistent with the preferences of ideologically extreme voters.
• B) the most reliable strategy for a politician to take in winning reelection is to adopt policies that are consistent with the preferences of centrist voters.
• C) the average American voter is uninformed about the details of most government policies.
• D) the average American voter is well informed about the details of most government policies.
• E) government policy should always reflect what a majority of Americans want.

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