A situation in which society may not be able to rank its preferences consistently through paired-choice majority voting refers to

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The paradox of voting describes the situation in which society may not be able to rank its preferences consistently through paired-choice majority voting. This is because individual preferences may not align with majority preferences, and there may be cyclical preferences where no option consistently receives a majority of support. This can lead to a situation where the chosen outcome is not necessarily the most preferred by the majority of individuals.

A Situation in Which Society May Not Be Able to Rank