The median voter theorem does not accurately predict an election outcome if:
A) the election is dictated by a simple majority rule.
B) voters become rational about their election decisions.
C) voters always vote for the policy that is closest to their ideal point.
D) voters do not vote for the policy that is closest to their ideal point.

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The median voter theorem assumes that voters will vote for the policy that is closest to their ideal point, which is not always the case in reality. If voters do not vote for the policy that is closest to their ideal point, the theorem cannot accurately predict the election outcome.

The Median Voter Theorem Does Not Accurately Predict an Election