A Company Is Run by Two Senior Executives and Three

question 4

Multiple Choice

A company is run by two senior executives and three junior executives. Suppose that these five executives vote on all decisions made. In order for a decision to pass both senior executives and one junior executive must vote in favor of it. What is the Banzhaf Power of a senior executive?

• A) 1 / 17
• B) 6 / 17
• C) 7 / 17
• D) 8 / 17
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Separation of Powers

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