The Math Department Is Voting for a New Department Chairperson

question 31

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. 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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