In a group of 50 voters, each person has one vote, and the quota is a simple majority. What is the Shapley-Shubik index for each voter?
A)1/2
B)13/50
C)13/25
D)1/50

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In a voting system where a simple majority is needed and each voter has one vote, the Shapley-Shubik index, which measures the power of a single vote, is equal for all voters. Since there are 50 voters, each voter's power or index is 1/50, reflecting their equal potential to influence the outcome in a system where every vote has the same weight.

In a Group of 50 Voters, Each Person Has One