The Median Voter Theorem Does Not Accurately Predict an Election

question 81

Multiple Choice

The median voter theorem does not accurately predict an election outcome if:

• A) the election is dictated by a simple majority rule.
• B) voters become rational about their election decisions.
• C) voters always vote for the policy that is closest to their ideal point.
• D) voters do not vote for the policy that is closest to their ideal point.

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