Suppose that Candidates A and B have moderate political positions, while Candidate C is quite libera

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    Suppose that Candidates A and B have moderate political positions, while Candidate C is quite liberal. Voter opinions about the candidates are as follows. 35% want A as their first choice, but would also approve of B. 31% want B as their first choice, but would also approve of A. 20% want B as their first choice, and approve of neither A nor C. 10% want C as their first choice, and approve of neither A nor B.
    1. If all voters could vote only for their first choice, which candidate would win by plurality?
    2. Which candidate wins by an approval vote?
    Plurality Voting:
    • A: 35%
    • B: 31% + 20% = 51%
    • C: 10%
    Candidate B wins using the plurality voting method and a majority

    Approval Voting:
    • A: 35% + 31% = 2 approvals
    • B: 35% + 31% + 20% = 3 approvals
    • C: 10% = 1 approval
    Therefore, Candidate B wins using the approval voting method
     

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