The median voter theorem suggests that democratic institutions will produce the outcome desired by:
A)individuals with hidden characteristics
B)only well-informed voters
C)the median voter only if it is consistent with the preferences of the rest of the electorate
D)the median voter, regardless of the preferences of the rest of the electorate

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The median voter theorem posits that in a majority-rule voting system, the preferences of the median voter will tend to dominate, as political candidates will position their policies to win the support of the median voter, regardless of the preferences of the rest of the electorate.

The Median Voter Theorem Suggests That Democratic Institutions Will Produce