The Basic Concept Behind the Median Voter Theorem Is That

question 220

Multiple Choice

The basic concept behind the median voter theorem is that:
I. the median voter is defined as the voter for which half of the other voters want a policy to the left and half of the voters want a policy to the right.
II. when voters vote, regardless of whether they vote closest to their preferences or not, the preference of the median voter is sure to win in a majority win election.
III. if voters vote closest to their preferences, then the preference of the median voter is sure to win in a majority win election.

• A) I only
• B) I and II only
• C) I and III only
• D) III only

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