An Implication of the Median Voter Theorem Is That, in a Race

question 48

Multiple Choice

An implication of the median voter theorem is that, in a race between Republicans and Democrats,

• A)if Republicans want to win, they will take a "middle-of-the-road" stance on many issues.
• B)if Democrats want to win, they will take an extreme stance on many issues.
• C)Republicans and Democrats go to extremes to differentiate themselves from one another.
• D)Republicans and Democrats work hard to identify the fringe voters.

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Definitions:

Piaget

Swiss psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development, emphasizing how children develop intellectual abilities.

Grab

The act of quickly taking hold of something or someone with the hand.

Cognitive-Developmental Theory

The stage theory that holds that the child’s abilities to mentally represent the world and solve problems unfold as a result of the interaction of experience and the maturation of neurological structures.

Piaget

A Swiss developmental psychologist and philosopher best known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development.