Question

question 11
the median - voter theorem will be an accurate predictor of the outcome of elections

• when a majority of voters have preferences different from those of the median voter.
• regardless of whether preferences among voters are similar or different from those of the median voter.
• only when voter turnout is very high.
• when a majority of voters have preferences very similar to those of the median voter.

Explanation:

The median - voter theorem states that in a majority - rule voting system, the outcome will be the most preferred by the median voter. It works best when a majority of voters have preferences similar to the median voter. If most voters' preferences are very different from the median voter, the median - voter's choice may not reflect the overall outcome well. Voter turnout is not directly related to the accuracy of the median - voter theorem in predicting election outcomes.

Answer:

When a majority of voters have preferences very similar to those of the median voter.