The Median Voter Model Predicts That

question 114

Multiple Choice

The median voter model predicts that

• A) both candidates in a two-person race will definitely move toward the middle of the political spectrum as the election approaches.
• B) the candidate (in a two-person race)closer to the middle of the political spectrum (closer to the median voter)on election day will win the election.
• C) conservatives have a higher probability of winning elections than liberals.
• D) liberals have a higher probability of winning elections than conservatives.
• E) voters will often be rationally ignorant of important political issues.

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