The median-voter rule suggests that

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The median-voter rule is a theory in political science that suggests politicians will try to adopt a position that reflects the preferences of the median voter. This is because politicians need to appeal to a majority of voters to win an election, and the median voter represents the midpoint of voter preferences. Therefore, politicians who adopt a position that reflects the preferences of the median voter are more likely to win elections. Option A is incorrect because the median-voter rule assumes that politicians will try to appeal to a majority of voters, not fool them. Option B is incorrect because the median-voter rule is based on individual politicians' decisions rather than how they vote collectively. Option D is incorrect because the median-voter rule is related to policy positions, not the distribution of government services.

The Median-Voter Rule Suggests That