Imagine a voter voting for their second-favourite party because the second-favourite candidate is perceived to have a better chance than the voter's first choice in defeating a party that the voter dislikes the most. Which term describes this behaviour?

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This behavior is called strategic voting, where voters make choices not based on their true preferences but based on the perceived likelihood of their vote making a difference in the outcome. In this case, the voter is choosing their second-favorite party over their first choice based on strategic considerations.

Imagine a Voter Voting for Their Second-Favourite Party Because the Second-Favourite