The median voter model implies that:
A)most voters will have about the same preferences for goods and services provided through government.
B)a candidate may adopt more extreme views when seeking her party's nomination than during the general election.
C)political voting will be as economically efficient as voting with dollars in competitive markets.
D)none of the above

Question

The median voter model implies that:
A)​most voters will have about the same preferences for goods and services provided through government.
B)​a candidate may adopt more extreme views when seeking her party's nomination than during the general election.
C)​political voting will be as economically efficient as voting with dollars in competitive markets.
D)​none of the above

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median voter model suggests that candidates are likely to become more moderate in their views during the general election to appeal to the median voter who is the swing voter that can swing the election in their favor. Therefore, option B correctly describes the implication of the median voter model. Option A is incorrect because the model suggests that voters may have different preferences, but the candidate who can appeal to the median voter will have the highest chance of winning. Option C is incorrect because the model does not suggest that political voting is as economically efficient as voting with dollars in competitive markets.

The Median Voter Model Implies That