Which of the Following Is an Example of Strategic Voting

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of strategic voting?

• A) John refrains from voting in boycott of the candidates.
• B) John votes for his second-favorite candidate who might win, rather than his preferred candidate who has little chance.
• C) John votes for his preferred candidate to win the seat, despite the fact that his second-favorite candidate has a better chance.
• D) John votes for his least-favorite candidate in the hopes that this will discipline the party of his most-favored candidate.

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