The Math Department Is Voting for a New Department Chairperson

question 11

Multiple Choice

The math department is voting for a new department chairperson. The candidates are Jenkins (J) , Peterson (P) , and Thomas (T) . The results of the election are summarized in the preference table below.
$\begin{array}{l|lll}\text { Number of votes } & 5 & 3 & 4 \\\hline \text { First choice } & \text { T } & \text { J } & \text { P } \\\text { Second choice } & \text { J } & \text { P } & \text { T } \\\text { Third choice } & \text { P } & \text { T } & \text { J }\end{array}$

The winner is determined by the plurality-with-elimination method. Suppose the election is declared invalid, and that a reelection is held. If the voters in column 2 change their vote from JPT to PJT, is the monotonicity criterion violated?

• A) Yes
• B) No

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