Consider the Following Preference Table for Four Voters to Answer

question 38

True/False

Consider the following preference table for four voters to answer the Questions $$\begin{array} { l l l l l } \text { First choice } & \text { B } & \text { D } & \text { A } & \text { C } \\\text { Second choice } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { D } \\\text { Third choice } & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { B } \\\text { Fourth choice } & \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { A } \\\text { Fifth choice } & \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { E } & \mathrm { E }\end{array}$$
-If a Borda count is used, can the second voter manipulate the outcome so that D wins?

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