What does the median voter theorem predict?

a. With single-peaked preferences, a unidimensional issue, and a majority rule, the middle voter holds the winning position.
b. With single-peaked preferences and a majority rule, the middle voter holds the winning position even if there is more than one issue dimension.
c. With single-peaked preferences, a unidimensional issue, and a majority rule, the mean (average) position always wins.
d. The position that has more power behind it always wins.


Ans: a

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