American Idol Is a Popular Television Program Where Contestants Compete

question 37

Multiple Choice

American Idol is a popular television program where contestants compete to win a $1 million record deal. To determine the winner, fans either dial the number or send a text message indicating their favorite contestant. The contestant with the highest number of texts and phone calls wins. How is the scarce resource in this example allocated?

• A) majority rule
• B) command
• C) contest
• D) personal characteristics

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