As people vote on multiple issues via a single vote, voting patterns do not consistently reflect "citizens" preferences, resulting in a

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The voting paradox refers to the situation where collective preferences can be inconsistent or cyclical, even if individual preferences are consistent, due to the aggregation of multiple issues into a single vote. This can lead to outcomes that do not consistently reflect the true preferences of the citizens.

As People Vote on Multiple Issues Via a Single Vote