The Model Predicting Victory in a Two-Person Race for the Candidate

question 62

Multiple Choice

The model predicting victory in a two-person race for the candidate closer to occupying the center of the voter distribution is built on the assumption that

• A)people always vote for the Democratic candidate if they are Democrats and for the Republican candidate if they are Republicans.
• B)people vote for the candidate who comes closer to matching their own views.
• C)most people don't vote unless the election is predicted to be close.
• D)most people don't vote unless the election is predicted to be a landslide in favor of one candidate.

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Definitions:

Checkpoint Genes

Genes that regulate the cell cycle and ensure that each phase is completed accurately before the next one begins, acting as safeguards against cellular damage and uncontrolled cell growth.

Mitosis

The division of a cell resulting in two descendant cells, each inheriting an identical count and form of chromosomes as the parent nucleus, typical in the growth of regular tissues.

Tumor Suppressor

A gene that regulates a cell during cell growth and division, and when malfunctioning, can lead to cell growth unregulated and potentially result in cancer.

Malignant Neoplasm

A cancerous tumor characterized by uncontrolled growth and potential to spread to other parts of the body.