The median voter theorem states that:

A. politicians choose policies that, on average, generate more benefits than costs for the average voter.
B. the median voter tends to be the most informed voter.
C. candidates whose policies reflect the preferences of the median voter are more likely to win an election.
D. political success depends on candidates taking positions that are either to the right or to the left of the political center.


Ans: C. candidates whose policies reflect the preferences of the median voter are more likely to win an election.

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