Which of the Following Statements Is True About Voting Results

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about voting results if preferences are intransitive?

• A)The result of voting never reflects majority preferences.
• B)It is impossible to predict the outcome when preferences are intransitive.
• C)The person who sets the agenda (sequence of votes) may be able to control the outcome.
• D)Only a Borda Count yields a unique result when preferences are intransitive.

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